Slab ID Assistant

The Slab ID Assistant is a digital tool designed to support the quality control manager, furnace operator, and logistics coordinator in a steel rolling mill. It aids in achieving accurate slab identification, preventing operational errors, and enhancing productivity. This is accomplished by increasing the recognition of slab IDs, enriching video streams with visualized findings, and ensuring correct material assignment and delivery. Through AI-based slab ID recognition, enhanced video streams, and the detection of incorrect slabs, the assistant improves productivity and ensures safe production.

In the dynamic environment of a hot or plate mill, accurately identifying slabs is crucial for maintaining seamless operations. At the entry side of the reheating furnace, slabs must be verified for correctness to prevent misassignment and delivery errors. The Slab ID Assistant uses state-of-the-art computer vision techniques, powered by artificial intelligence, to recognize slab IDs and compare them with expected IDs. This system detects incorrect slabs and enriches video streams with visualized findings, providing a comprehensive overview of material flow and enhancing decision-making processes.

The Slab ID Assistant is an essential tool for steel mills aiming to improve operational efficiency and safety. By integrating this technology, steel experts can ensure reliable handling of materials in the designated order, reduce errors, and optimize production processes, ultimately leading to improved productivity and customer satisfaction.

Benefits of the Slab Identification Assistant

• Accurate material identification: ensures that each slab is correctly identified and matched with its expected ID, resulting in a reliable production process.
• Enhanced productivity: streamlines operations by preventing misassignments and ensuring timely delivery of materials.
• Operational safety: minimizes the risk of operational mishaps by providing real-time, enriched video streams for better monitoring and control.

Features of Slab Identification Assistant

• AI-based recognition: utilizes advanced artificial intelligence algorithms for precise slab ID recognition.
• Enriched video streams: offers annotated reality features in video streams to visualize findings and improve situational awareness.
• Error detection: automatically detects and alerts operators of any wrong slabs at the entry of the reheating furnace.