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ABB enables modernization of steel rolling mill in Spain and deploys augmented reality for remote testing
- Modernization package with digital-ready solutions will help to improve efficiency, increase reliability and boost quality at Global Steel Wire's facility in Santander
- ABB's demand-based medium voltage drives will result in optimized power consumption and higher process efficiency
- ABB carried out a Factory Acceptance Test (FAT) remotely using augmented reality (AR) during this key metals industry project
Primetals Technologies to supply new AOD line and to upgrade existing AOD line for Aperam Genk, Belgium
- Increased safety through automatic vessel exchange
- Improves operating costs
- Dedusting system with provisions for heat recovery system reduces environmental impacts
NSK Super-TF spherical roller bearings offer long service life in contaminated environments
Unforeseen bearing failures in production-critical machines and equipment can prove extremely costly in replacement parts, labour and downtime, all of which have a negative impact on bottom-line profitability. This problem becomes worse in contaminated environments, such as those prevalent in steel manufacturing, which is why increasing numbers of steel plants are turning to the advantages offered by NSK’s long-life Super-TF spherical roller bearings. Manufactured from a specially developed, proprietary material, these bearings are able to increase service life and uptime significantly.
Primetals Technologies and SICON sign cooperation agreement for digitalization of scrap yards
- Joint development of integrated solutions for the digitalization of complete scrap yards
- Portfolio enables processing of input materials into a "design scrap" for the production of high-quality end products
- Holistic solution is modular and provides standardized interfaces
- First preliminary projects are already up and running
SSAB and Autoliv to collaborate on fossil-free steel in automotive safety products
Steel company SSAB and automotive safety supplier Autoliv have initiated a collaboration to research and develop fossil-free steel components for automotive safety products, such as airbags and seatbelts.
Primetals Technologies to supply gas cleaning plant for blast furnace to ArcelorMittal Poland
- Reduces energy consumption
- Increases dry dust recycling
- Improves green credentials
- Reduces maintenance requirements
Primetals Technologies receives approval for Canadian hot strip mill drive upgrade at Algoma Steel
- Final acceptance certificate issued by customer Algoma Steel
- Drive upgrade for downcoiler of direct strip production complex
- Voltage levels required special approval
- Project completed ahead of schedule
Dillinger continues investing in wind power
Dillinger is rigorously pursuing its strategic path toward achieving the climate targets set in Europe. With its innovative products, the Saarland-based steel company is contributing in important ways to the sustainable generation of renewable energies. To advance the development strategy in this market and strengthen the company’s position, the Dillinger Supervisory Board has approved the Board of Management’s EUR 56.5-million investment proposal to expand production of super heavy plate at Dillinger (Dillingen) as well as production of wind tower foundations, known as monopiles, at the Dillinger subsidiary Steelwind Nordenham.
Scottish steel industry needs to be revived to thrive
- The Scottish steel sector currently employs just under 1/3 of the Scottish working population, and accounts for 31.2% of Scotland's turnover
- With an ever-growing population the need for steel is increasing, meaning an opportunity is there for the Scottish steel sector
- If investment in the sector happens it could result in making new types of steel such as crude, which is the most in demand but is currently the least manufactured in Scotland
The value of the Scottish Steel sector in relation to the rest of the world and also the UK specifically has been analysed by researchers from WMG, University of Warwick, who have found investment could be the key to reviving the industry into a thriving industry.
From sun to fuel - SMS group partners with Synhelion for pioneering industrial plant with state-of-the-art solar technology
- SMS group forms strategic partnership with Synhelion to support its sun-to-liquid process
- Innovative solar technology harnesses the power of concentrated sunlight and enables the production of a climate-friendly alternative to fossil fuels
- Great potential for accelerating the decarbonization of the world of metals
Today, the transportation sector accounts for the major share of global greenhouse emissions, contributing around 25 percent. Along with other energy-intensive industries, including the metalworking industry, it faces ever-stricter decarbonization targets in order to be more climate-friendly and to reduce the use of non-renewable resources.
Develop and optimize a Hydrogen Economy in the Greater Region - Companies from France, Germany and Luxembourg constitute European Economic Business Interest Grouping
Creos Deutschland, Encevo, GazelEnergie, GRTgaz, H2V, Hydrogène de France, SHS - StahlHolding-Saar GmbH and Steag GmbH have constituted themselves as the European Economic Interest Grouping (EEIG) "Grande Region Hydrogen".