As one of the world’s largest system integrators in the metallurgical business with X-Pact® (Process Automation Control Technology) we ensure that all plant components complement each other perfectly. Our modular electrics and automation packages are a key success factor in realizing even complex plants. All our plants come digital-ready, with all machine and automation data described in contextual meta-information in a standardized format via supported interface technologies.
Service categories
The foundation for autonomous metals production
Latest automation and digitalization is opening up a wide field of possibilities for efficiently operating entire plant complexes in a highly dynamic and resource-saving way. Human intervention is less often needed since proven highly sophisticated automation and digital applications enable intelligent interconnectivity between all plant parts.
Today, we provide digital-ready plants only. With our domain knowhow and enhanced automation expertise we provide an excellent basis for digital solutions. It means we have a holistic approach from sensor level up to latest digitalization developments.
Key features
- In-depth metallurgical know-how
- Technological expert knowledge
- Long term experience
- Everything from one source
- Customized solutions
- Defense-in-depth security concept
- All-inclusive modernization
- International setup (more than 1400 employees worldwide)
- Full service 24/7 around the world
- Performance-based subscription models
Services for electrical and automation systems
X-Pact AURA
Advanced Unit Rectifier Assembly for EAF is designed to achieve efficient and stable power controller to feed DC arc furnaces in all power networks configurations, including weak grids.
Process automation for long products
We implement the vast technological experience of SMS group in our X-Pact® automation solutions for long products and provide an excellent basis for digital solutions.
Process automation for aluminum rolling mills
We implement the vast technological experience of SMS group in our X-Pact® automation solutions for aluminum rolling mills and provide an excellent basis for digital solutions.
Process automation for steelmaking
With X-Pact® Leading Automation for steelworks, we offer a completely newly developed automation system with innovative process, operator guidance, and numerous features for energy efficiency.
Process automation for continuous casters
We implement the vast technological experience of SMS group in our X-Pact® automation solutions for casting process and provide an excellent basis for digital solutions.
X-Pact Vision HMI
X-Pact Automatic Shape Control
In order to achieve an almost rectangular plan view shape of the plate, yield optimization by Automatic Shape Control (ASC rolling) and edge rolling are proven technologies.
X-Pact® Torque Drive
Our torque drive provides maximum process-oriented drive performance with low maintenance. A highly efficient solution leads to a better CO2 footprint through lower energy consumption.