ArcelorMittal Global Research and Development, along with the AM/NS Calvert team won accolades for a project using artificial intelligence to optimise slab yard operations, Kallanish discovers from a company press release.
The Yard Optimisation Brain project collected operational data and utilised an AI machine-learning model to manage slab yard operations. By using the model with existing tracking systems, it was able to offer insights into business processes that contributed to millions in savings and record levels of production.
“ArcelorMittal R&D is entering its third decade of investing time and resources in the study and application of AI to improve operational processes and business decisions,” states Marta Garcia Barzana, R&D AI business portfolio director. “The Slab Yard Optimisation project serves as an excellent example of how close collaboration and the integration of our internal AI expertise with the Calvert team’s operational expertise is ushering us into a new AI-enabled era of increased efficiency and productivity.”
One of the project benefits is that it enables AM/NS Calvert to dynamically manage an inventory of more than 17,000 slabs distributed across five bays, whilst directing the operation of ten cranes.
The International Data Corp (IDC) Future Enterprise North America Awards recognise organisations that effectively operate and invest in digital business initiatives. ArcelorMittal was selected as the overall winner within the operations category.
The company will be able to apply the practices across global facilities in pursuit of operational excellence in steel manufacturing.
ArcelorMittal Global Research & Development is a team of approximately 1,500 researchers, engineers and technicians at 11 centres in Europe and North and South America.
Arcelor’s AM/NS Calvert is a 50/50 joint venture between ArcelorMittal and Nippon Steel Corp. It is an advanced finishing facility that complements the company’s portfolio of assets.
John Isaacson USA
