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Webinar

Ironmaking with Primetals Technologies: Covering the Challenges with Innovation

Webinar Type

Live Webinar

Duration

1,5h

Date

26 March 2026

Time

15:00 CET

This webinar provides an overview of the status and future of ironmaking and describes Primetals Technologies' solutions and strategies to address these challenges. The next generation of Ironmaking solutions of Primetals Technologies incorporates a series of innovations designed to ensure that ironmakers have the right answers to their needs in a changing environment.

Speakers

Christian Boehm

Technical Sales Direct Reduction

Johannes Rothberger

Head of Technical Sales Direct Reduction

Dieter Bettinger

Product Manager Automation and Digitalization of Ironmaking

Chapter 1: Solutions in Ironmaking by Primetals Technologies

Presenter:     Mr. Christian Boehm - Technical Sales Direct Reduction

Abstract: This presentation provides an overview of the status and future of ironmaking and describes Primetals Technologies' solutions and strategies to address these challenges. The next generation of Ironmaking solutions of Primetals Technologies incorporates a series of innovations designed to ensure that ironmakers have the right answers to their needs in a changing environment.

Chapter 2: The Next Generation of MIDREX Plants

Presenter:     Mr. Johannes Rothberger - Head of Technical Sales Direct Reduction

Abstract: Driven by the decarbonization process, shaft-based direct reduction of iron ores is gaining increasing importance. MIDREX direct reduction plants provide flexible solutions for the immediate or future use of hydrogen, as well as options for carbon capture integration. The next generation of MIDREX plants incorporates a series of innovations designed to ensure that the MIDREX process remains the leading direct reduction technology in the years to come. This presentation examines the available plant configurations in greater detail, with a focus on MIDREX Flex and MIDREX H₂. A case study of the Dillingen project illustrates how these innovations are being implemented in practice.

Chapter 3: How Can Digitalization and Automation Contribute to Cost-Efficient Ironmaking?

Presenter:     Mr. Dieter Bettinger - Product Manager Automation and Digitalization Ironmaking

Abstract: Digitalization and automation are key enablers for achieving cost-efficient ironmaking by systematically improving production stability, resource utilization, and operational predictability. Together, technologies such as time analytics, artificial intelligence, scenario simulation, automation systems, and expert systems reduce energy consumption, lower CO₂ emissions, extend equipment lifetimes, and lower production costs while also improving product quality and plant safety.

Speakers

Christian Boehm

Technical Sales Direct Reduction, Primetals Technologies

Christian holds a Master of Science degree in Metallurgical Iron Ore Metallurgy from Montanuniversity of Leoben, Austria. Throughout his career, Christian has served as the responsible technical sales manager for major new plant projects, including COREX plants at Baosteel, Midrex plants at JSW (India), and ArcelorMittal Texas (USA). He is also the Chair of the Technical Committee at IIMA and a member of several scientific organizations, actively participating in international conferences.

Johannes Rothberger

Head of Technical Sales Direct Reduction, Primetals Technologies

Johannes earned his degree in Industrial Engineering and Management from Vienna University of Technology. Johannes leads the technical sales for direct reduction at Primetals Technologies and is responsible for new Midrex plant projects at ERG (Kazakhstan), Dillingen (Germany), and voestalpine Texas (USA), among many others.

Dieter Bettinger

Product Manager Automation and Digitalization of Ironmaking, Primetals Technologies

Dieter, who holds a Master's degree in Physics, is the Product Manager for Automation and Digitalization of Ironmaking at Primetals Technologies. He has achieved international recognition with the prestigious Energy Globe award for Process Optimization Blast Furnace.

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