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U. S. Steel Partners With Carnegie Foundry to Accelerate Advanced Robotics
27 January 2022 - The two Pittsburgh, Pa., USA-based companies announced yesterday a strategic investment and partnership to accelerate and scale up industrial automation driven by advanced robotics and artificial intelligence, according to a press release from United States Steel Corporation.
ABB Announces Launch of Smart Meltshop Digital Application
30 November 2021 - Global technology provider ABB announced yesterday the launch of its ABB Ability™ Smart Melt Shop, designed to increase meltshop productivity, save energy and improve safety.
ABB Deploys Augmented Reality for Remote Factory Acceptance Test During Modernization Project
23 November 2021 - Global Steel Wire (GSW), part of the CELSA Group, contracted global technology company ABB to provide digital-ready solutions for the modernization of its operations at its Santander steel mill in Spain.
Danieli Automation to Modernize Automation Control Systems for Gerdau
16 November 2021 - In a press release today, Danieli announced it has been tapped to upgrade billet casting machine #2, rolling mills #1 and #3 at Gerdau’s long products facility in Cosigua, Brazil.
SAIL Trials AI-Based Predictive Monitoring System
16 November 2021 - According to reports, Steel Authority of India Ltd.’s (SAIL) Bokaro Steel Plant (BSL) began a trial of an artificial intelligence (AI)-based predictive monitoring system on Sunday.
Primetals Technologies Pursues Fully Digitalized Scrap Yards
11 November 2021 - Primetals Technologies announced in a press release today that it has entered into a cooperation agreement with scrap processing specialist SICON to develop holistic solutions for the digitization of scrap yards.
AM Dofasco and Mohawk College Partner on Digital Transformation Project
09 November 2021 - ArcelorMittal Dofasco has teamed up with researchers from Mohawk College’s Sensor Systems and Internet of Things Lab to create a deep learning–based automated slag raking system for its ladle metallurgy station, reports The Bay Observer newspaper.
Smart Steel Technologies, PSI Metals Partner on AI Applications
09 November 2021 - The two companies will enter a strategic partnership to develop artificial intelligence (AI)-based applications to enable steel producers to improve production efficiency and the quality of their products.
OMK Taps Danieli for New MES at Seamless Pipe Complex
27 October 2021 - Danieli will install its Q3-MET manufacturing execution system (MES) at the Russian steelmaker’s new seamless pipe complex in Vyksa.
ABB Unveils AI-Based Asset Performance Management Package
26 October 2021 - Technology provider ABB today announced the launch of its ABB Ability™ Genix Asset Performance Management Suite, which may enable users to reduce machine downtime by nearly half through artificial intelligence (AI).
Tokyo Steel Grants Final Acceptance of AMI EAF Optimization System
19 October 2021 - AMI Automation announced its SmartFurnace® received final acceptance from Tokyo Steel for its 420-metric-ton, 256-MVA DC electric arc furnace (EAF) at the company’s Tahara works.
Tokyo Steel Selects Danieli Automation to Optimize Furnaces
23 September 2021 - In a press release today, the equipment supplier announced its Q-ONE package is in operation at Tokyo Steel’s Kyushu plant in Japan.
JSPL Automates Rail Inspection Line
22 September 2021 - Indian rail producer JSPL on Monday said it has outfitted its rail inspection line with automation technologies to ensure its specialty rails are defect-free, according to The Free Press Journal.
Danieli, Pesmel Partner to Supply Automated Material Handling Systems
21 September 2021 - The two companies have formed a strategic alliance to develop and supply material flow solutions for steel plants, according to a press release from Danieli.
JSW Outlines Digital Transformation Agenda for Smart Steel Factories
17 September 2021 - JSW Steel has unveiled sweeping plans to transform its Indian steelmaking operations to a smart steel manufacturing network powered through Industry 4.0 technology, reports the Hindu Business Line newspaper.
AI-Based Automated Tapping System Developed in South Korea
07 September 2021 - Researchers from Pohang University of Science and Technology (POSTECH) have developed an artificial intelligence-based automated system for tapping using smart cameras, reports Aju Business Daily.
Danieli Installs New Cybersecurity System at ABS
02 September 2021 - Danieli Automation’s cybersecurity team designed and installed a custom platform to protect the Acciaierie Bertoli Safau (ABS) QWR4.0 wire rod mill against cyberattacks, Danieli said in a press release.
SMS group to Provide Transnational Networking Solution for SSAB
27 August 2021 - Swedish steel producer SSAB has tapped SMS digital with providing a network of digital solutions to better facilitate the exchange of data between its facilities in Finland and Sweden, according to SMS group.
Polytec Lands Order for Caster Manipulator
01 July 2021 - Steel Dynamics Inc.'s structural and rail division has ordered what will be its first fully automated manipulator from robotics and automation specialist Polytec.
Zekelman Deploys AI-Based Safety System
21 October 2020 - Pipe and tube maker Zekelman Industries Inc. is partnering with an industrial safety tech company on an effort to improve safety at its Atlas Tube facility in Blytheville, Ark.
