ABB in metals

Metals Update 2|19 summarizes ABB news from the last quarter relevant to our customers in the metals industry 

ABB Ability™ Optimold Control for EMBR closes the loop in  thin slab casting to bring real-time, automatic online control of mold fluid flow by connecting sensors and actuators in the continuous casting process.

New ABB Ability™ Data Analytics Platform for metals provides data-integration, monitoring, data analytics and optimization in one single platform supporting faster and more data-driven decision making

Why it is more than just an evolution of digital models, and what it means for bulk material handling terminals, coal-fired power plant stockyards, steel plants and mines

A holistic approach to network security is needed as businesses take on the challenge of integrating and connecting new and legacy systems in the digital era.

ABB’s Advanced Process Control and Analytics Suite comprises tools, online and offline, to deploy advanced controllers and analytic models; this gives process and power industries monitoring, predictive analytics and closed-loop control abilities at the device, edge and cloud and ensures real-time operation efficiency gains.

Over the last ten years flash standards and operational practices have emained at mid 200 levels where smelters sizes have increased causing fires.  Read about new standards for rectifier station design and solutions

Read how ABB's electrification and automation solutions ensure reliable performance of the four million ton per annum blast furnace

Steel producer Dillinger‘s new two-strand vertical continuous casting system is a project of superlatives: It is the largest of its kind in the world. To ensure optimized steel casting processes, the system utilizes a comprehensive automation and instrumentation package from ABB.