Publications

A Production Driven Perspective on MES Architecture in Steelmaking

Traditional Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES) are often evaluated on software modules and feature lists, but true system longevity depends on production reality. This whitepaper explores why complex MES designs stem from managing batch, continuous, and discrete transitions, and presents a production-driven framework that prioritizes operational logic over rigid vendor packages to ensure sustainable, future-proof automation.

J. Piskernik

Raw Material Optimization for High-Alloy Steelmaking

Traditional charge optimization focuses on the furnace, but the highest savings are often found across the complete metallurgical route. This whitepaper shows how route-wide raw material optimization improves alloying decisions, reduces cost variability, and lowers total production costs from melting to casting.

S. Griesser

Automatic Gas Coupling for Safer Melt Shop Operations

Manual gas coupling exposes operators to extreme heat, crane traffic, and routine safety risks. Discover how qouplerG replaces manual gas coupling with a fully automatic process that improves safety, stabilizes operations, and reduces ladle-change cycle times by up to one minute.

L. Katzianka

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