Thyssenkrupp Steel launches intelligent planning system
German steel company Thyssenkrupp, in partnership with German software company Smart Steel Technologies (SST), has successfully implemented an intelligent planning system designed to enhance automation, efficiency and product quality in its upgraded production network in Duisburg-Bruckhausen.
In partnership, German steel company Thyssenkrupp, together with German software company Smart Steel Technologies (SST), has successfully implemented an intelligent planning system designed to enhance automation, efficiency and product quality in its upgraded production network in Duisburg-Bruckhausen.
A new era in steel production
The new software solution automatically manages the timetable for one of Europe's most advanced steel mill networks. This network includes:
continuous casting line No. 4Hot rolling mill No. 4 (fully upgraded)slab warehouseThanks to the integration of automation and high-speed planning, Thyssenkrupp Steel has significantly increased the level of production planning efficiency.
Cooperation with Smart Steel Technologies
The SST planning system was developed and tested in close collaboration before being put into production. The project managers noted that the project is "a powerful incentive for the digital future of the steel industry."
Smart Steel Technologies will continue to focus on both maintenance and further development of the planning platform, ensuring long-term adaptability and technological modernization.
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