NEW ROBOTICS CONCEPT FOR SAFER CASTING OPERATIONS REALIZED AT STEEL PRODUCER IN THAILAND
Thai steel producer Siam Yamato Steel has realized a new robotic concept from Primetals Technologies, including LiquiRob, at its steel plant in Map Ta Phut. The solution is used for shroud manipulation at Siam Yamato Steel’s bloom caster. References from recent robotics system projects and the tailormade technological solution were among the decisive factors influencing Siam Yamato Steel’s choice of supplier.
2024-04-23
ZHONGSHOU SPECIAL STEEL GROUP CHOOSES ARVEDI ESP FOR TRANSITION TO GREEN STEEL PRODUCTION
Recently, Rizhao Steel has placed an order with Primetals Technologies to implement advanced process automation systems and technological packages at its integrated steel plant in Rizhao, China. Powerful metallurgical models, dynamic process control systems, and detailed calculations of input materials will enable full plant automation, “one-button steelmaking”, from a central control station.
2024-04-19
Tokyo Institute of Technology researches liquid iron under extreme conditions
A Tokyo Institute of Technology research team led by Professor Kenji Ohta has succeeded in measuring the electrical resistance of liquid iron at extremely high pressures and temperatures such as those found in the Earth's interior. Professor Ohta developed two new techniques that made the breakthrough possible.
2023-07-07
Optimized magnet-based Inclusion Detection System from IMS
At this year's METEC in Düsseldorf, IMS Messsysteme GmbH will present the optimized version of its Inclusion Detection System (IDS) for cold-rolled strip steels. The innovation works on the basis of the magnetic flux leakage principle and detects previously undetectable defects in coated and uncoated thin and thin sheets from 0.1 to 1 mm thickness precisely, without contact and at high speed during the running process.
2023-07-06
Outokumpu optimizes health and safety monitoring with AI and robotics
Outokumpu is going to use robots from Swiss robotics company ANYbotics to perform safety-relevant inspections and further improve safety at its sites. The company recently started the test phase with the first “ANYmal” robot at its site in Krefeld, Germany.
2023-07-05
Hydnum Steel and Primetals plan green steel mill in Spain
Hydnum Steel and Primetals Technologies plan to build a "green" steel mill in Puertollano, Spain. The companies made the announcement at Metec in Düsseldorf. The plant will be one of the most important production sites for green steel in Europe. The green hydrogen to be used will be produced locally.
2023-07-04
ArcelorMittal Hamburg uses granulated municipal waste as substitute for coal in EAF
By adding granulated municipal waste material to its electric arc furnace process, ArcelorMittal will be able to half the use of coal at its Hamburg electric steelworks. This will save valuable resources and further reduce CO2 emissions.
2023-07-03
New Productions are Launching in The Foundry Industry
Metallurgy'2023, Litmash'2023, a complex of international industrial exhibitions, as well as SteelStructures'2023, a forum for structure manufacturers and construction steel product end-users, were held on June 6–8, at Expocentre Fairgrounds, Moscow, Russia. The trade fairs aroused considerable interest, gathering together more than 300 exhibitors and more than 8,000 industry professionals. A large number of visitors ensured the formation of new business contacts at the forum.
2023-06-30