Digital Assistants for Steel Production

As plant operations become increasingly autonomous, automation systems must assume operator tasks while still providing ongoing support. However, complex automation systems generate a greater volume of information, making it more challenging for operators to make informed decisions. To address this, several digital Assistants have been developed alongside the Central Operation Cockpit (COC). These Assistants help operators take quick corrective actions by providing recommendations based on real-time production data, including visual and audio input.

How does a digital Assistant work?

A digital Assistant detects anomalies or deviations from standard operating conditions. It immediately alerts the plant operator with both visual and audible signals, providing precise recommendations for corrective action based on real-time production information.

What makes a digital Assistant unique?

A digital Assistant empowers steel plant operators to respond to and resolve potential problems quickly. This leads to sustained operational efficiency, consistent product quality, uninterrupted production processes, and enhanced production safety. Ultimately, it improves the overall performance and output of steel and aluminum plants.

Elevate Efficiency, Quality, and Safety with Advanced Digital Solutions

Vision-based digital assistants play a crucial role in modernizing steel and aluminum production by providing automated detection of plant conditions and events, thereby supporting operators effectively. By utilizing computer vision, these assistants capture video signals from one or multiple cameras focused on specific areas of the plant. The digital assistant processes these signals using machine learning models, providing operators with data on detected conditions and events. This enhanced camera stream, augmented with marked areas or text, is displayed to operators, facilitating improved decision-making.

Integrating vision-based digital assistants into steel and aluminum production is a strategic move towards achieving operational excellence. These digital solutions enhance process monitoring capabilities, supporting operators in improving productivity, safety standards, and product quality. By adopting these advanced technologies, plants can streamline operations, reduce downtime, and ensure a higher standard of production efficiency and reliability.

Benefits of Digital Assistants for Steel Plants and Rolling Mills

• Continuously monitors production equipment and materials, detecting irregularities.
• Inspects products at various production stages, ensuring adherence to specifications and reducing defects.
• Analyzes material flow and machine performance, providing overlays to visualize optimal paths and adjustments.
• Streamlines operations by automating monitoring processes and providing real-time insights for improved decision-making.
• Continuous monitoring ensures adherence to specifications, enhancing customer satisfaction.
• Ensures consistent production output and quality, supporting sustained operational excellence and competitiveness, ensuring reliable production schedules.
• Active monitoring helps prevent workplace accidents and ensures regulatory compliance.
• Empowers operators to make informed decisions based on real-time data analysis.

Integrates with the Central Operation Cockpit (COC)

Digital assistants enable one-person operation of an entire production unit in a steel or aluminum plant when connected to a Central Operation Cockpit (COC). When an Assistant detects deviations from defined production process conditions, it triggers an event window in the designated focus area of the COC's integrated video wall, displaying recommended actions for the operator.