Light-weight and massive: Chassis components in aluminium for electric vehicles
Fully automatic closed-die forging line from SMS group successfully commissioned at Ningbo Xusheng Auto Technology
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New ABB Ability™ Performance Optimization Service for cold rolling mills unlocks greater levels of productivity, quality and yield
Digital solution combines real time, remote expert insight with continuous monitoring and advanced data analytics
LD converter replaced by Primetals Technologies goes on stream for HBIS Serbia in Smederevo
- The converter was replaced to optimize processes by increasing the volume of the vessel
- The new equipment included a maintenance-free Vaicon Link 2.0 suspension system, tilting drive, bottom-stirring system, "dart" machine for slag retention, and a new basic automation system
- Despite pandemic-related restrictions, the project ran on schedule and according to plan
AM/NS Calvert selects Primetals Technologies to supply RH degasser and continuous caster
- Complete supply of RH degasser, continuous caster, and material handling equipment
- On-site slab production to facilitate supply of high-quality steel for the automotive industry
- Annual capacity of 1.5 million tons
- Expected completion in early 2023
Primetals Technologies to supply copper rod mill to Southwire for Carrollton operations
- Key component of Southwire’s modernization and business sustainability strategy
- Mill will expand production capacity of electrolytic tough pitch (ETP) copper rods
Higher plant availability and increased productivity
China Steel Corporation grants acceptance certificate after successful modernization of the RH facility by SMS group
Primetals Technologies to modernize process automation for tandem cold rolling mill in Hämeenlinna, Finland
- Replacement of the obsolete Level 2 Process Automation by state-of-the-art system in SSAB Hämeenlinna
- Reduction in off-gauge lengths thanks to more precise and coordinated set-points for threading and tailing out
- Ready for Industry 4.0: ESXi virtualization, hardware-neutral
- Enables simulation on virtual machines for calculating new steel grades
3D representation: next-level dimension measurement for highquality steel section production
Osaka Steel invests in PROgauge light-section system from TBK Automatisierung und Messtechnik
With this latest investment in a laser-based light-section system from TBK Automatisierung und Messtechnik GmbH, a company of SMS group based in Graz, Austria, Japanese steel section producer Osaka Steel Co. Ltd. will be able to achieve higher productivity and enhanced quality control thanks to nextgeneration dimension measurement.
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SMS group’s upgrade enables Zenith to enter the automotive and special steels markets
Zenith Changzhou commissions SMS group to modernize wire rod mill
Zenith Steel Group Co. Ltd., one of the largest steel producers in China, has awarded SMS group (www.sms-group.com) the order to upgrade the existing wire rod mill at its Changzhou works in China to a combined wire rod mill. With this modernization, Zenith aims to widen its portfolio to include round bars and maximize the rolling speed for smaller-diameter products.
Primetals Technologies receives final acceptance for new heavy downcoiler at Ilyich Steel in Ukraine
- Installation of new 3-roller type downcoiler
- Extension of product mix and product range
- Increased productivity due to higher coil weight of up to 32 tons
More energy and lower emissions – new circular cooler dedusting system benefits the environment
The new dedusting system for the circular cooler with an integrated heat recovery system at sinter plant 3 of ROGESA Roheisengesellschaft Saar mbH, a joint subsidiary of Dillinger and Saarstahl, is significantly helping improve environmental protection at the Dillingen location. The environmental project represents an investment of EUR 28 million.