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How AI Optimises Steel Production Processes

How AI Optimises Steel Production Processes

How AI reduces waste and costs in steelmaking: boosting yields, predicting equipment failures, optimising energy use and production schedules.

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Cloud-Based vs On-Premise Manufacturing Software: A Comparison

Cloud-Based vs On-Premise Manufacturing Software: A Comparison

Compare cloud and on‑premise manufacturing software across cost, deployment, customisation, scalability, security and remote access to decide the best fit.

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How to Cut Production Delays with Automated Workflows

How to Cut Production Delays with Automated Workflows

AI-driven automated workflows reduce manufacturing downtime by digitising certificates, providing real-time inventory data and cutting manual errors.

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The Complete Guide to Streamlining Metal Fabrication Operations

The Complete Guide to Streamlining Metal Fabrication Operations

How UK metal fabricators can reduce waste, cut lead times and boost output using workflow mapping, KPIs, AI scheduling and automation.

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Mill Test Certificate Management: Common Questions Answered

Mill Test Certificate Management: Common Questions Answered

Clear answers on Mill Test Certificates: what MTCs contain, EN 10204 types, verification, common issues and AI automation with digital audit trails.

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How to Automate Mill Certificate Management in 5 Steps

How to Automate Mill Certificate Management in 5 Steps

Reduce errors and speed compliance by automating mill certificate handling: assess processes, choose technology, integrate, validate, and train teams.

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Compliance Management Checklist for Metals Manufacturers

Compliance Management Checklist for Metals Manufacturers

Comprehensive checklist for metals manufacturers covering UK REACH, import/export rules, ISO standards, supplier qualification, traceability, emissions and digital tools.

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CBAM Explained: The Financial Case for Cutting Scrap

CBAM Explained: The Financial Case for Cutting Scrap

The steel industry faces increasing pressure to decarbonise, with the EU’s Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) set to become a decisive factor by 2026. Scrap is no longer just a production inefficiency it directly increases reported emissions and carbon costs. For Finance and Sustainability Managers, reducing scrap is now central to meeting carbon targets and protecting margins.

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Toolkits for Smart Manufacturing

Toolkits for Smart Manufacturing

Insights into customer examples from Ireland and the UK including Midland Steel and TMD Technologies.

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