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December– digital Steel
From Phone to Platform: How Digitalization is Revolutionizing Steel Trading
The steel trade is undergoing a radical transformation. What was once handled by phone and fax now runs through digital B2B platforms – with impressive numbers: from 20 million to over 300 million dollars in trading volume in just two years. But the transformation goes far beyond mere transactions. From the integration of carbon footprints to AI-supported demand forecasting – the digital revolution is capturing the entire value chain. Leading steel manufacturers are already embracing the new technologies. Those who don't act now will lose their competitive edge.
Fraunhofer Leads EU Project: Digital Twins to Save 6 Million Tons of CO₂
Steel production faces its greatest transformation. Under the leadership of Fraunhofer IZFP, eleven European partners from industry and research are developing a digital platform that will revolutionize the entire steel value chain. The core: digital twins, AI-supported process control, and innovative sensor technologies. The goals are ambitious – up to 6 million tons less CO₂ emissions per year and cost savings of 800 million euros. The EU project "DiGreeS" shows how the steel industry can become more sustainable through digitalization without compromising quality.
Saarstahl Relies on Digital Twins: How AI Optimizes the Electric Arc Furnace
Saarstahl is taking the next step toward green steel production. In the EU project DiGreeS, the company is developing innovative solutions for the electric arc furnace together with eleven European partners – the heart of future low-CO₂ steel production. With real-time measurements, digital twins, and AI-based models, Saarstahl aims to significantly increase energy efficiency. Expertise from the French subsidiary Saarstahl Ascoval flows directly into the development. The goal: the findings will also be used for the new facilities planned as part of Power4Steel.
