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Swiss Steel launches lead-free machinable steel

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The Swiss Steel Group, a pioneer in sustainable steel production, once again demonstrates its innovative strength with the launch of its new lead-free machinable steel, 11SMn30+BX.

As the steel industry undergoes a significant transformation toward sustainability, this product marks an important milestone. With this introduction, Swiss Steel Group addresses growing environmental requirements while remaining at the forefront of industrial development. [Read more…] about Swiss Steel launches lead-free machinable steel

Alleima pushes high-strength and corrosion-resistant steel for sustainable energy sectors

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Alleima, a manufacturer of high value-added products in advanced stainless steels and special alloys as well as products for industrial heating, has launched an updated version of its Alleima HighN50 bars to meet industry demands for materials that perform reliably under harsh conditions.

Alleima HighN50 bar is an advanced austenitic stainless steel (XM-19/UNS S20910) known for its exceptional strength, corrosion resistance, and non-magnetic properties.

Although the material has been in the market for years, Alleima has constantly refined and secured the product line and is now offering bars in two distinct variations: Alleima HighN50-A (annealed) and Alleima HighN50-HS (high-strength). [Read more…] about Alleima pushes high-strength and corrosion-resistant steel for sustainable energy sectors

Top 10 steel producers: Innovations, challenges, and future directions

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If you’re the kind of person who thinks steel is beautiful, you probably need to get a life. Or at least get out more.

But the thing about steel is that it’s always so shiny. So strong as well. If it’s stainless steel, like your average sink, you could use it for the rest of your life and it will look as shiny and as beautiful as the day it was made, provided you clean it of course.

Scientifically or technically speaking, even stainless steel does rust. But that’s boffins for you – always looking to spoil the party with useless facts. To the average person, with an average sink, stainless steel stays as good as new forever. [Read more…] about Top 10 steel producers: Innovations, challenges, and future directions

On the road to decarbonization: The importance of the electric arc furnace route in steel production

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The steel industry is facing an epochal challenge: decarbonization. With growing pressure to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and the need to mitigate climate change, steel manufacturers must find alternative ways to make their production more environmentally friendly.

In this context, the electric arc furnace route is becoming increasingly important and promises a more sustainable future for the steel industry.

Traditionally, steel has mainly been produced by the blast furnace route, which is based on smelting iron ore with coke. However, this process is extremely energy-intensive and results in significant CO2 emissions. In response, the Electric Arc Furnace (EAF) route has gained popularity in recent years.

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Tosyalı SULB to build ‘world’s largest’ direct reduced iron complex in Libya

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Algerian steel producer Tosyalı SULB has started a new “world-class steel investment” in Benghazi, Libya following its investments in Turkey, Algeria, Senegal, Angola, and Spain.

Continuing its worldwide growth by expanding its investment geography to three continents, Tosyalı is further expanding its sphere of influence in the Mediterranean basin with Benghazi, Libya, which formerly entered with Algeria.

Fuat Tosyalı, chairman of Tosyalı, says: “We are excited to expand our investments in the Mediterranean coasts of Africa, a priority investment region we identified and committed to years ago with great foresight. [Read more…] about Tosyalı SULB to build ‘world’s largest’ direct reduced iron complex in Libya

ABB and Tenova supply technology to Hasçelik for making ‘special steel’

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ABB has partnered with Tenova, a developer and provider of sustainable solutions for the green transition of the metals industry, to install and commission equipment in a new Hasçelik steel plant in Osmaneli, Turkey, about 200 km south-east of Istanbul.

Hasçelik is one of Turkey’s leading manufacturers of “special steel” with a total of five manufacturing plants and other locations worldwide.

The new line will comprise Consteel Electric Arc Furnace (EAF) equipped with Consteerrer electromagnetic liquid steel stirring system, a ladle furnace and a twin vacuum degasser. [Read more…] about ABB and Tenova supply technology to Hasçelik for making ‘special steel’

Outokumpu becomes ‘first’ in steel industry to use robotics in safety management

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Outokumpu, a giant specialist producer of stainless steel, will start to utilize artificial intelligence and safety inspection robots to improve and digitize the company’s facilities’ health and safety monitoring.

Outokumpu recently signed a deal with a Swiss robotics company ANYbotics on autonomous robotics solutions and, in June 2023, the first ANYmal robot arrived to Outokumpu’s site in Krefeld, Germany.

Outokumpu claims this makes the company the “first in the steel industry to use robotics in safety management – supporting the vision of achieving the lowest accident frequency rate in the industry by 2025”. [Read more…] about Outokumpu becomes ‘first’ in steel industry to use robotics in safety management

The Importance of Steel Quality Control in Robotics Production: Ensuring Safety and Reliability

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As the demand for robotics continues to grow in various sectors like manufacturing, healthcare, and service industries, the need for high-quality materials in their production has become more critical than ever.

Ensuring the safety and reliability of these machines is a top priority, and one of the key factors contributing to this is the quality of steel used in their construction.

This blog post will explore the importance of steel quality control in robotics production, highlighting six reasons why it’s essential for ensuring the safety and reliability of these advanced technologies. [Read more…] about The Importance of Steel Quality Control in Robotics Production: Ensuring Safety and Reliability

ANYbotics to provide steelmaker Outokumpu with its canine inspection robot

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Outokumpu, one of Europe’s largest producers of stainless steel, has signed a deal with ANYbotics, a supplier of four-legged robots.

ANYbotics will provide its autonomous robotic inspection solution ANYmal to automate routine inspection at Outokumpu sites in Europe.

Outokumpu and ANYbotics formally announced the partnership ahead of the Green Steel World Conference. [Read more…] about ANYbotics to provide steelmaker Outokumpu with its canine inspection robot

Advanced Construction Robotics launches ‘world’s first’ rebar robot

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Advanced Construction Robotics (ACR) has launched its second product, IronBOT, during ConExpo, the largest gathering of construction professionals in North America, held in Las Vegas, Nevada.

IronBOT augments construction crews by lifting, carrying, and placing up to 5,000-pound bundles of rebar in a transverse or longitudinal orientation without the need for heavy lifting from crew members.

When IronBOT is combined with TyBOT, ACR’s rebar-tying robot, this powerful BOT Bundle can typically provide 50% schedule savings during rebar installation. [Read more…] about Advanced Construction Robotics launches ‘world’s first’ rebar robot