When combined with an electromagnetic stirring / braking device such as the FC Mold , ABB Ability™ Optimold Monitor can deliver important insights that can be used to increase control of molten steel flows and significantly reduce inclusion defects for all casting conditions. The device’s high resolution mold temperature measurement data is used to calculate the meniscus level profile at any given moment. Meniscus speed, symmetry and steel flow stability can be fine-tuned as required and even managed online to achieve a more desirable flow pattern. The new ABB Ability™ Optimold Control for EMBR closes the loop in thin slab casting and opens up higher level of real-time, automatic, online process control and optimization.