New & Updated Last 30 Days
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- DocumentationScrap Management
Log and track your scrap to identify opportunities for optimisation.
- BlogThe Bone Yard Is Killing Your Margins: The Metal Waste Paradox
Forgotten yard stock drains margin and space. Learn a practical clean-up and offcut workflow that cuts buying, waste, and planning delays.
- Hubs & GuidesShop Floor Planning Software for Metals Manufacturers
Shop floor planning software for metals: live cut plans, real-time stock allocation, and order tracking. GoSmarter deploys in days, not months.
- Hubs & GuidesSteel Distributor Software: GoSmarter for Steel Stockholders
GoSmarter: steel distributor software for stockholders and service centres. Real-time inventory, automated cert management, AI cut plans. No ERP project.
- Hubs & GuidesWhy Some Metals Manufacturers Don't Choose GoSmarter After a Trial or Demo
GoSmarter isn't right for every metals operation. Four honest reasons companies trial it and decide not to proceed — and what to do if any apply to you.
- BlogAI Tools for Compliance-Driven Document Operations in Metals
Manual cert filing is a compliance risk. See how AI tools automate document operations in metals — from OCR extraction to audit-ready traceability.
- Hubs & GuidesIntegrated Planning–Materials Alignment for Metals Manufacturers
Integrated planning and materials alignment for metals: every cut plan and order runs against live, verified stock. Stop planning against guesses.
- Hubs & GuidesMill Certificate Automation Software: Which Tool Is Right for Your Business?
Eight tools claim to read mill certificates automatically. Here's what each actually handles, and which is right for your metals manufacturing operation.
- Hubs & GuidesModular AI Adoption for Metals Manufacturers: Start Light, Scale Fast
GoSmarter's modular approach lets metals manufacturers adopt AI one workflow at a time — proven ROI before the next step. No big-bang transformation required.
- BlogItaly's Electric Arc Furnaces: 23.9Mt Capacity and Three Bets on the Future
Italy produces 90% of its steel via EAF. Three new furnace projects are reshaping the map. Here's what EAF operators need to manage.
- NewsroomLess Paper. More Metal. GoSmarter Pitches to Women Angels of Wales
A Welsh artificial intelligence (AI) platform for metals manufacturing pitched a £500k EIS raise to Women Angels of Wales in Cardiff. See the problem, the products, and how to invest.
- NewsroomNightingale HQ Partners with CTAG to Drive AI-Powered Sustainability in Manufacturing
Nightingale HQ and CTAG complete a 12-month Digital Twin project, cutting production scrap by 50% and saving manufacturers a month of admin work per year.
- NewsroomPractical AI for Welsh Manufacturers: GoSmarter at the Mid Wales Manufacturing Group (MWMG), April 2026
GoSmarter heads to Mid Wales in April to show manufacturers what AI can actually do for them. No jargon. No pitch. Just what works.
- BlogBritish Steel to be Nationalised: UK Government Steps in Amid Owner Transition
UK set to nationalise British Steel within weeks after talks with owner Jingye, sources say.
- Hubs & GuidesFrom Excel and Email to GoSmarter in 30 Days
A practical guide for metals manufacturers: go from spreadsheets to GoSmarter, step by step. No IT project required. Live in days.
- Hubs & GuidesROI of AI in Metals Manufacturing: Real Numbers, Real Payback Periods
How to calculate the real ROI of AI in metals manufacturing — mill cert automation, cutting optimisation, and benchmarks from Midland Steel.
- BlogKaizen Meets AI: Modernising Continuous Improvement
Stop typing mill certs into your 1985 ERP. AI Kaizen cuts scrap, slashes downtime and kills admin drudgery.
- BlogHow AI Predicts Quality Issues in SPC
Stop losing money to manual SPC and legacy kit. AI inspects every unit, predicts faults 15–30 mins ahead and slashes scrap and rework.
- BlogYour Factory Dashboard Is Missing These KPIs
Discover the 8–10 KPIs metals manufacturers should track — OEE, scrap rate, energy per tonne, and embodied carbon — all in one real-time dashboard.
- BlogManual vs. Automated Material Tracking
Stop manual data entry and spreadsheet chaos - AI mill-cert OCR and automated tracking cut errors, save hours, and give real-time stock visibility.
- BlogStill Tracking Stock Like It’s 2005? Real-Time Inventory for Metal Shops
Stop manual mill-cert entries and spreadsheet chaos. Use AI, barcodes, and RFID to cut errors, slash scrap, and get real-time stock visibility.
- BlogData-Driven Lean Manufacturing: Benefits and Tools
Stop running your shop floor like it’s 1985 — replace manual data and legacy ERP with AI + IoT to cut downtime, scrap and admin drudgery.
- BlogZero Surprises: How to Know Exactly What's on Your Floor, Every Single Time.
Stop typing mill certs by hand. Kill manual data entry and 1985 tech—use AI to track materials, link mill certificates and slash scrap and delays in real time.
- Blog£70m, 120,000 Tonnes, and Scunthorpe Back in Full Swing
British Steel is shipping 120,000 tonnes of Scunthorpe-made steel billets to rebuild two of Nigeria's biggest ports. What UK metals manufacturers should watch.
- BlogUK doubles steel tariffs to 50% — what manufacturers must do before July
UK doubles tariffs on imported steel to 50% and slashes quotas. Here's exactly which products take the hit — and what manufacturers need to do before July.
- BlogAudit Panic is Optional: How to Stop Freaking Out Over Lost Certs.
Stop typing mill certs and hunting filing cabinets — kill 1985 tech. See how AI extracts heat numbers, auto-links certs to stock and ends audit panic.
- BlogBS EN 1090 and NSSS Compliance: Stop Drowning in Structural Steel Paperwork
BS EN 1090-1, EN 1090-2, and NSSS demand airtight mill certificate records. The compliance checklist every structural steel fabricator needs.
- BlogYou Wouldn't Worry About the Price of a Pint if Your Margins Were Better.
Stop burning material and hours on 1985 tech and spreadsheets — AI cuts scrap, slashes energy bills and stops downtime dead. GoSmarter.
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- TeamDr. Brian O’Halloran
Dr. Brian O'Halloran is a highly experienced data scientist and leader with expertise across manufacturing, telecoms, insurance, and media industries in Ireland and the UK.
- NewsroomIt’s a Wrap – Our Year in Review
It’s a Wrap – Our Year in Review
- NewsroomNightingale HQ joins forces with King’s College London
Strategic collaboration between Nightingale HQ and Kings College London
- NewsroomNightingale HQ delivers on scrap cutting trials with steel manufacturer
GoSmarter Toolkit Delivers Waste and Emissions Reductions in Rebar Manufacturing POC trails
- BlogThe State of AI and learning from Transformers
State of AI in the Enterprise 4th edition is a must-read for any business using or planning to use AI in their organisation.
- BlogHow you can turn an extra £100 per month IT spend into more than £4,000 of staff time savings monthly
Turn a small IT budget into big productivity gains — the best time-saving SaaS tools that help manufacturers cut admin hours without breaking the bank.
- BlogProcurement best practice – what manufacturers can learn
The National Audit Office (NAO) released its report on ‘Managing the Commercial Lifecycle’ in July 2021. We’ve taken a look and identified key areas that manufacturers can learn from government procurement best practices.
- BlogEurope’s Digital Strategy and Manufacturing
Find out everything you need to know about European data strategy
- NewsroomSelected for Procter & Gamble Supplier Academy 2021
We're very excited to be joining Procter & Gamble's Supplier Academy as part of the class of 2021.
- NewsroomWe’ve been shortlisted - Wales Start-Up Awards 2021
Nightingale HQ have been shortlisted for two Wales Start-Up awards 2021. The awards are taking place on September 9 in the Depot, Cardiff.
- BlogEuropean AI Act
The proposal for the Artificial Intelligence Act is the first ever legal framework on AI.
- ProductsKill the PDF Nightmare
MillCert Reader extracts data from scanned and PDF mill certificates automatically. Save 120+ hours a year and sync clean data with your ERP.
- ProductsCut Metal, Not Profit
GoSmarter Cutting Plans: AI cut list software for metals. Reduce rebar scrap by up to 50%, generate optimised cut lists in minutes. Connects to any ERP.
- PricingGoSmarter Pricing
GoSmarter pricing for metals manufacturers — transparent plans for AI-powered production tools. No hidden fees, no enterprise nonsense.
- DocumentationInventory Management
Manage steel bar inventory, track stock levels, and bulk upload data
- TeamOur Team Members
Meet the talented team behind GoSmarter AI, led by co-founders Ruth Kearney and Steph Locke, building AI solutions for manufacturing
- ProductsStop Losing Stuff
GoSmarter Metals Manager: real-time steel inventory by grade, heat number, and certificate. For stockholders and distributors — no ERP required.
- Hubs & GuidesAI Cutting Optimiser: The Complete Guide to Linear Cutting Optimisation
AI cutting optimiser software for metals manufacturers. Reduce rebar scrap by 50%, generate optimised cut lists in minutes. Stop wasting material you paid for.
- Hubs & GuidesNo-Code Metals SME Software: AI Without the IT Department
Enterprise-grade AI tools for metals SMEs — no IT department, no implementation project. Point-and-click. GoSmarter: live in a week.
- Hubs & GuidesScrap, Waste & Yield Optimisation for Metals Manufacturers
Scrap and yield optimisation for metals manufacturers. Average scrap: 3–8%; best practice: ≤2.5%. GoSmarter cuts it by 50% — proven at Midland Steel.
- BlogUK Rebar Sizes: Stop Googling the Same Chart Every Time
Free rebar weight calculator for UK bar sizes (BS4449). Weight per metre, cross-sectional area, d²/162 formula for diameters H6 to H40. No login required.
- BlogSteel Mill Certificate Management Software: How to Automate in 5 Steps
Automate mill cert handling in 5 steps with steel certificate management software. Reduce errors, close compliance gaps, and cut manual admin.
- TeamMuhammad Saad
Data Science Intern building GPU-accelerated cutting-stock optimisation services on Microsoft Azure with NVIDIA cuOpt.
- TeamRemin Franklin Eliyas
AI Engineer specialising in MTC extraction and OCR model evaluation.
- TeamZoe Locke - Web Developer
Tech generalist specializing in web development, graphic design, and multimedia content creation for GoSmarter AI
- TeamPhil Leach
Agentic AI Engineer building autonomous document processing pipelines and AI-powered automation for the metals manufacturing industry.
- DocumentationMill Certificates
Upload, manage, and link quality certificates to material inventory
- Hubs & GuidesCloud MES Software: What It Actually Costs and Whether It's Right for Your Factory
What cloud MES software is, how it compares to on-premise on real total cost of ownership, and how specialist metals AI tools like GoSmarter fit into your decision.
- Hubs & GuidesAI for Metals Manufacturing: What It Actually Does and Where GoSmarter Fits
Plain-English guide to AI in metals manufacturing — what it does, what it does not, and where GoSmarter fits in your workflow.
- Hubs & GuidesSpreadsheet-to-System Planning for Metals Manufacturers
Still planning production in Excel? GoSmarter replaces spreadsheet chaos with a live planning system for metals — cutting, inventory, and order tracking.
- TeamSteph Locke
Steph Locke is Co-founder and Head of Product at GoSmarter AI — former Microsoft Data & AI MVP building practical tools to cut paperwork and automate compliance for metals manufacturers.
- TeamBlogSmarter AI
BlogSmarter AI is GoSmarter's AI research and content assistant — surfacing practical insights from industry data and producing compelling blog posts for metals manufacturers.
- TeamMatthew Parker
Cloud Software Engineer. Matt is a seasoned C# developer of over a decade with a focus more recently on Blazor.
- DocumentationWhat is a 3.1 Certificate? EN 10204 Types Explained
A 3.1 certificate is the most common mill inspection certificate in steel distribution. This plain-English guide explains EN 10204 types 2.1, 2.2, 3.1 and 3.2 — when each is required and how to manage them without chaos.
- SolutionsProduction Planning
GoSmarter shop floor planning software gives metals manufacturers live cutting plans, real-time stock allocation, and order tracking. Reduce scrap by up to 50% with tools your team can use from day one.
- TeamNikhil Kanukuntla
Junior Software Engineer passionate about developing their craft.
- TeamLiam Sproule
Software engineering intern with aerospace engineering background, developing AI and cloud solutions for manufacturing
- TeamWill Harris
Sales and marketing professional at GoSmarter AI focused on automation, content creation, and driving awareness of AI value for manufacturing businesses
- TeamSolange Borrego
Solange Borrego is a Quality Engineer with 5 years of shop-floor manufacturing experience, now pivoting to Data Science and AI applications in metals manufacturing.
- TeamGrace O'Donnell
Grace O'Donnell is a marketing analyst and communications specialist at GoSmarter AI, with a Masters degree in PR and expertise in content creation and consumer market trends.
- TeamChris Wilson
Former CTO of Nightingale HQ, leading cloud-native software development and technical architecture for AI manufacturing solutions
- TeamJoshua Mercurio
Cloud Solutions Architect Engineer specializing in scalable cloud infrastructure and AI solution architecture for manufacturing
- TeamLaura Dernie
Freelance personal assistant and Founder of My Discombobulated Brain
- TeamMia Hatton - Data Scientist
Budding data scientist with an entrepreneurial and science communication background.
- TeamShaun Faulkner
Technologist with a passion for full stack engineering.
- TeamSteph Organ
Ambitious digital marketer with a love for words and history of content creation.
- BlogRebar Quotation Is Eating Your Week. AI Fixes That.
45 minutes per quote. 20 quotes a day. Here's how AI rebar quotation assistants get it under five minutes — and what to look for in one.
- BlogYour Scrap Rate Is Costing You Twice. Here's How to Calculate It.
The scrap rate formula, two worked examples in real £ figures, and a straight answer on what a good target actually looks like for metals manufacturing.
- BlogGoSmarter vs Generic OCR/IDP Tools for Mill Certificates: Why Metals-Specific AI Wins
Generic OCR and IDP platforms can read text. They cannot handle multi-heat certificates or build an audit trail. Here's why metals manufacturers need GoSmarter.
- BlogGo Green Without Going Broke: Cutting Carbon While Protecting Margins.
Stop typing mill certs and burning scrap with 1985 tech: automate certificates, optimise cutting plans, cut energy use and protect margins.
- BlogStop Burning Cash: Why Your Cutting Plans Are Wrong.
Spreadsheets and legacy nesting are eating your margins — AI cutting plans cut scrap, track offcuts and save real money.
- BlogWhy Does Your Work Software Look Like Windows 95? (And Why It’s Costing You Money).
Stop typing mill certs and wrestling Windows‑95 software — AI automates the admin nightmare, cuts scrap and saves hours on the shop floor.
- BlogStop Running Your Factory Like It’s 1985.
Still typing mill certs and juggling spreadsheets? Kill 1985 tech—AI extracts certs, auto-schedules and slashes scrap so your floor stops firefighting.
- BlogThe EU Just Slashed CSRD Scope by 90%. What It Means for Metals Manufacturers
The EU's Omnibus I package wipes CSRD obligations for 90% of companies. Here's what metals manufacturers need to know and what hasn't changed.
- BlogGermany allocates €322m for Salzgitter's hydrogen steel project
Germany confirms €322m additional funding for Salzgitter’s Salcos hydrogen steel project after delays.
- BlogKeep the Dinosaur, Lose the Headache: How to Modernise Without Ripping Out Your ERP.
Stop typing mill certs and wrestling with 1985 tech — cut manual data entry, scrap and delays by layering AI, OCR and bolt-ons on your ERP.
- BlogStop Drowning in Paperwork: Why Your Inbox is Killing Your Production Speed.
Stop letting inbox overload and manual data entry kill output - see how AI automates RFQs, mill certificates and cut lists to cut admin, scrap and delays.
- BlogYour Spreadsheets Are Not a Database (So Stop Pretending They Are).
Stop typing mill certs and chasing broken XLSX files. Learn how databases and AI kill manual errors, cut scrap and restore real-time traceability.
- BlogAI Capacity Planning for Metals Factories
Stop typing mill certs and wrestling 2005 ERPs — AI automates admin, slashes scrap and downtime, and fixes capacity planning.
- BlogThe Middle East is getting serious about steel education
Metal Park and the World Steel Association are building a real talent pipeline in the Middle East — and they're not messing about.
- BlogNorwegian Green Steel Group In the Running to Buy Collapsed UK Producer
Blastr wants to pick up Speciality Steels UK's bones — and maybe move its HQ to Britain in the process.
- BlogYou Didn’t Become an Engineer to Read PDFs All Day
Stop wasting hours on manual mill-certificate work and legacy 2005 tech. GoSmarter's AI extracts mill cert data in seconds so engineers can engineer.
- BlogBritish Steel secures agreement to supply 36,000 tonnes of rail for Turkish high-speed project
British Steel to supply 36,000 tonnes of 60E2 rail for the Ankara–İzmir high-speed line, backed by UK Export Finance.
- BlogAI-Powered Energy Savings: Case Studies in Metals
Stop wasting cash on spreadsheets and 1985 tech — learn how AI kills furnace waste, cuts scrap and slashes energy bills in weeks.
- BlogMaterial Yield Planner: Stop Throwing Money in the Bin
Calculate exactly how many parts you can get from a sheet. Stop guessing and stop wasting metal.
- BlogMetal Weight Calculator: Stop Guessing Before the Job Starts
Calculate the weight of steel rebar, metal plates, bars, and tubes before your fabrication job goes sideways. Free. No sign-up.
- BlogAnother Suit Wants to Buy British Steel
Michael Flacks thinks he can save British Steel. Good luck to him.
- BlogSteel Grade Converter: Stop Memorizing Tables
What's the DIN equivalent of 316L? Stop guessing and use this tool.
- Blog5 Problems That Are Killing Your Production (And How to Fix Them)
Reduce downtime, stop making scrap, and stop wasting money.
- BlogAI Tools for Production Scheduling in Metals
AI scheduling tools cut scrap, lower costs, automate mill-certificate handling and enable real-time production planning for metals manufacturers.
- BlogAI in ERP: Smarter Production Scheduling
AI-powered ERP transforms metals production scheduling with real-time data, cutting planning time and scrap while boosting capacity and on-time delivery.
- BlogHow AI Optimises Steel Production Processes
How AI reduces waste and costs in steelmaking: boosting yields, predicting equipment failures, optimising energy use and production schedules.
- BlogAI in Steel Inventory: Case Studies and Results
AI in steel inventory and stock management: case studies on vision systems, predictive analytics, and what to look for in a steel stock management app.
- BlogHow 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.
- Blog10 Signs Your Metal Shop Needs Process Automation
Manual processes are holding many metal shops back—rising costs, quality variation and bottlenecks show it’s time to automate.
- BlogThe 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.
- BlogMill 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.
- Blog7 Ways to Reduce Paperwork in Metal Manufacturing
Seven digital strategies—AI docs, MES, cloud inventory, ERP and e-signatures—to cut paperwork, speed production and improve compliance.
- BlogCompliance Management Checklist for Metals Manufacturers
Compliance checklist for metals manufacturers: UK REACH, import/export rules, ISO standards, supplier qualification, traceability, emissions, and digital tools.
- BlogNightingale HQ team attend UK Metals Expo
GoSmarter at UK Metals Expo — meeting metals manufacturers at the NEC Birmingham to showcase AI tools that cut admin and boost production efficiency.
- BlogCBAM 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.
- BlogSmart Cuts, Less Scrap: A 1D Cutting Stock Problem
Rebar scrap challenge and the benefit of optimisation - A 1D cutting stock problem
- BlogStop Running Your Factory Like It's 1985: The No-BS Guide to AI for Metals
AI for metals isn't about robots taking your job. It's about stopping the manual drudgery that's killing your margins. Here's the no-BS guide.
- Hubs & GuidesGoSmarter for Metals Operations: The AI Toolkit Built for the Shop Floor
GoSmarter delivers AI tools for metals manufacturers: mill-cert automation, cutting optimisation, inventory traceability, and production planning. No IT needed.
- BlogGoSmarter AI Blog
AI and digital transformation insights for metals manufacturers — practical guides, case studies, and no-BS takes on cutting-edge tech for the shop floor.
- NewsroomBusiness Wales Just Called Us a Steel Manufacturing Success Story. They're Not Wrong.
Business Wales featured Nightingale HQ in their success stories and are recognising how GoSmarter.ai is helping steel manufacturers stop wrestling with spreadsheets and start using AI.
- BlogEnergy costs threaten UK's manufacturing sector competitiveness
CBI and Energy UK warn high business energy costs risk UK deindustrialisation; 40% of firms cut investment.
- BlogFire safety failings identified at Hinkley Point C by regulators
ONR serves fire enforcement notices to five contractors at Hinkley Point C after inspectors found significant fire-safety failings.
- BlogHow Energy Design Makes Sustainability Profitable
Discover how energy design transforms grid constraints into opportunities for innovation and profitable sustainability strategies.
- BlogHow to Mature Sustainability in Manufacturing
Learn how manufacturing can embrace sustainability, reduce costs, and meet regulatory demands with insights from Dr. Kevin Douly.
- NewsroomMajor Manufacturing Conference Coming to Town
Nightingale HQ co founders Ruth Kearney and Steph Locke are speaking at Manufacturing Expo Wales in Cardiff, sharing practical insights on turning AI ambition into real industrial impact.
- NewsroomAI and the future of Welsh manufacturing - we're there!
Nightingale HQ joins Welsh manufacturers at AI & Advanced Manufacturing Showcase with TWI and HVM Catapult
- BlogWhy Your ERP Sucks at Supply Chain (And What to Do About It)
Most ERPs are giant, expensive filing cabinets. Here's how to actually use them to stop your supply chain from blowing up.
- BlogHow AI Transforms CRM for Metals Manufacturing
How AI-powered CRM unifies ERP, IoT and CRM data to automate tasks, improve demand forecasting, cut costs and strengthen customer relationships.
- BlogWales Tech Week 2025: Connecting, Showcasing, and Inspiring Welsh Innovation
Wales Tech Week 2025 highlights — GoSmarter at the Factory Floor to Digital Core panel, Welsh tech ecosystem connections, and the Best Greentech Award.
- NewsroomNightingale HQ Wins Best Greentech at Wales Tech Awards 2025
Wales Technology Awards 2025. Nightingale HQ take Best Greentech Award
- NewsroomBest GreenTech Finalist at Wales Technology Award
Nightingale HQ is named Best GreenTech finalist at the 2025 Wales Technology Awards for GoSmarter.ai's work cutting scrap in metals manufacturing.
- NewsroomWales tech scale-up collaborate with steel manufacturers to make production greener
Nightingale HQ leads digitalisation on an EIT Manufacturing-funded project with Midland Steel and KUKA to cut rebar waste and carbon emissions.
- NewsroomHighlighting the STEM stars of Wales
The inaugural Wales STEM Awards took place last month, shining a light on the outstanding STEM businesses that are driving the Welsh economy.
- NewsroomBusiness News Wales
Nightingale HQ featured in Business News Wales after offering Free AI & Automation Software to businesses.
- NewsroomWales 247 Feature
Wales 247 ran a story on Nightingale HQ's successful £50,000 grant application.
- NewsroomStem Awards Wales 2020
Read on for Nightingale HQ's interview for the Wales Stem Awards 2020. Learn more on our website today.
- Hubs & GuidesMill Certificate Automation for Metals Manufacturers: The Complete Guide
Stop typing mill cert data by hand. MillCert Reader extracts heat numbers, grades, and properties from any PDF in seconds. 120+ hours saved per year.
- Hubs & GuidesGoSmarter Hubs
In-depth resources on AI for metals manufacturing — covering mill-cert automation, cutting optimisation, traceability, and more.
- DocumentationIntegration Strategy
Learn about GoSmarter's flexible integration approach: from independent use to full API integration, designed to work alongside your existing systems
- DocumentationSteel Scrap Rate Calculator
Calculate steel scrap rates instantly. Enter your bar length and cut dimensions to see waste percentage, pieces per bar, and how to minimise steel cutting waste.
- NewsroomGoSmarter's Rebar Cutting Optimiser Slashes Steel Waste and Carbon Emissions
GoSmarter AI's rebar cutting optimiser uses genetic algorithms to slash rebar waste, cut costs, and lower carbon emissions. No guesswork. No offcut mountains.
- SolutionsCompliance Management
EN 10204 compliance software for metals manufacturers — automate mill certificate management, material traceability, and quality documentation so your next audit is ready before anyone asks.
- SolutionsFinance Solutions
Metals finance software that tracks material costs in real time, makes your scrap spend visible, and protects margins before month-end confirms the damage.
- DocumentationGoSmarter Documentation
Learn how to use GoSmarter's AI tools for metals manufacturing including inventory management, order tracking, cutting optimisation, and mill certificate management
- The Team Behind the Machine
We got tired of watching manufacturers struggle with 1990s tech. So we fixed it.
- Hubs & GuidesMetals Manufacturing Glossary: Plain-English Definitions for the Shop Floor
Every term your team throws around — mill certificates, heat numbers, EN 10204, yield rate, cutting optimisation — defined in plain English. No MBA required.
- BlogCloud-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.
- BlogChange is hard but equipping your teams with the right tools makes it easier
Change is hard — but the right tools make it easier. Practical advice on implementing effective organisational change in small doses that actually stick.
- BlogResilient supply chains: Microsoft technologies to assist with productivity and efficiency
Manufacturers can adapt to disruptions successfully, ensuring business continuity during distress, by building a resilient supply chain based on Microsoft tech. With an outdated technology stack manufacturers suffer from wasted time, inaccurate or missing information, and inefficient processes. By modernising your supply chain you can optimise your workforce, build agile planning and distribution processes, enhance supply chain visibility, and maximise asset uptime and efficiency.
- BlogCloud Migration: important for a green future
Cloud providers are going greener and cheaper. Your in-house servers are burning cash and carbon. Here's why manufacturers should make the move.
- ProductsYour business. Less Paper. More Metal.
Practical AI tools for metals manufacturers who hate wasting time. Stop burning cash and start shipping.
- Case StudiesMAAS Case Study
Machining manufacturer takes on NHQ for Digital Review
- ProductsFreebies That Fix Problems
Free tools for metals manufacturers — scrap calculators, emissions calculators, steel grade converters and more. No account required. Just use them.
- Hubs & GuidesIntegrated Cert Traceability & Auditability for Metals Manufacturers
Full material traceability from delivery to despatch — GoSmarter links mill certificates to every inventory item and order automatically. No audit trail gaps.
- SolutionsInventory Management
Know exactly what stock you have, where it is, and what it is committed to — without a manual stock count or a spreadsheet that's already out of date.
- SolutionsOperations Management
Connect production, quality, and logistics so information flows without anyone having to chase it — and your team can focus on running the business.
- BlogCompliance Checklists That Don't Suck
Stop guessing if you're legal. Generate OSHA, GDPR, or ISO 9001 checklists that actually make sense.
- BlogManual vs Digital Inventory Tracking: Which Saves More Time?
Digital inventory tracking cuts time and errors versus manual counts by automating scans, providing real‑time visibility and scalable workflows.
- Blog5 Best Practices for Managing Manufacturing Documentation
Standardise, digitise and automate manufacturing records to improve traceability, version control and audit readiness.
- DocumentationOrders Management
Create and manage customer orders, track requirements and allocations
- SolutionsAI Solutions for Metals Manufacturing
Stop doing compliance, inventory, and planning manually. Let the machines handle the boring stuff.
- GoSmarter App — Access Your Production Tools
GoSmarter is a secure web app for metals manufacturers. Log in at app.gosmarter.ai to access your AI tools: MillCert Reader, Cutting Plans, and Metals Manager.
- ContactContact GoSmarter
Reach out to GoSmarter for product guidance, demos, or support. We help metals manufacturers ditch the manual admin and get more done.
- Privacy Policy
GoSmarter's privacy policy — how we collect, use, and protect your personal data in line with UK GDPR and the Data Protection Act 2018.
- NewsroomCardiff-based AI startup is the first UK startup to join the largest European manufacturing ecosystem
Press release: Nightingale HQ joining EIT Manufacturing
- BlogBuilding operational resilience in times of crisis
Discover our secret to operational resilience that can withstand crises. Learn more at Nightingale HQ.
- BlogManufacturing the future
Industry 4.0, AI, IoT, automation, have all been accelerated by Covid-19 and made way for innovation. Learn more about the future of manufacturing today.
- NewsroomAnnouncement: AIFightsBack webinar series
Learn more about AIFightsBack - a series of 10 online webinars for businesses looking to learn how AI can create value.
- InvestorsThank You for Your Interest
Thank you for your interest in investing in GoSmarter AI.
- NewsroomGoSmarter Newsroom
Latest news, press releases, and company updates from GoSmarter AI - announcements, partnerships, and industry insights
- CareersCareers at GoSmarter AI
Build AI that matters. Join GoSmarter AI and help stop manufacturers from wasting time on dumb processes. Cardiff-based, remote-friendly, always hiring good people.
- InvestorsGoSmarter AI Investment Center
Explore investment opportunities with GoSmarter AI (Nightingale HQ Ltd), makers of AI-powered production tools for metals manufacturers.
- BlogKill the Busy Work: Why Automation Matters
Stop wasting 120+ hours a year on paperwork. Automate it.
- BlogDetecting defects with AI - a computer vision challenge
Use cameras and AI to identify products with defects to help scale quality control.
- Case StudiesCase studies
Discover how AI and digital transformation help manufacturing businesses optimise operations, reduce waste, and accelerate growth across metals, steel, and other sectors
- Case StudiesMidland Steel Manufacturing
A company-wide digital review for Midland Steel delivered a transformation roadmap for rebar supply operations across Ireland and the UK.
- Case StudiesTMD Technologies Manufacturing Case Study
How TMD Technologies streamlined back-office operations with no-code digital tools and technical training — with measurable quick wins from day one.
- Case StudiesData sharing platforms for Influenza and RSV
How the Helmholtz Centre for Infection Research built open data platforms for RSV and influenza surveillance, following the success of serohub.net.
- Case StudiesFreight Logistics Green Mile Case Study
How FLS Logistics used data and analytics to reduce transport emissions, cut costs, and help customers understand their environmental footprint.
- Case StudiesLogistics firm liberates staff with data automation
FLS Logistics cut 50% of admin time by replacing spreadsheets with a data warehouse. Near real-time visibility without adding IT headcount.
- BlogThey Go Home to Nest Cameras. They Come to Work and Time-Travel.
Your team uses Nest thermostats and Ring cameras at home. Then they clock in and feel like it's 2005. Here's why that gap is costing you more than you think.
- BlogNorthern Ireland Manufacturing & Supply Chain Conference highlights
Highlights from the Northern Ireland Manufacturing & Supply Chain Conference — greener software, AI for supply chains, and lessons for UK manufacturers.
- BlogNHQ attend Databricks's Data + AI World Tour
Nightingale HQ attended Databricks Data + AI World Tour in London, learning about serverless compute and platform innovations
- BlogSouth West Manufacturing Digitalisation Series
Manufacturing clusters, Steel production and Process mapping
- BlogSQLBits 2023
Our takeaways from SQLBits 2023 — Europe's largest community-led SQL Server and Microsoft Data Platform conference and what it means for manufacturers.
- BlogManufacturing excellence with Astellas Ireland
Learning from manufacturing best practice with Astellas Ireland.
- BlogInaugural AI conference a hit in UK universities
Highlights from the first-ever AIMLAC UKRI AI conference — how UK universities are accelerating AI research and what it means for manufacturing innovators.
- BlogNightingale HQ supports Green Freight with FLS Logistics
How digital tools are helping FLS Logistics cut CO2 emissions — practical sustainability strategies for freight and logistics manufacturers.
- BlogAI Meet and Match Luncheon Germany and Wales
GoSmarter at the AI Meet & Match Luncheon, London Tech Week — connecting Welsh and German tech firms to share AI insights and build manufacturing partnerships.
- BlogEIT Manufacturing - all you need to know
We’ve joined the EIT Manufacturing. Here is a summary of who they are and what they do.
- BlogWhat Data Integration Maturity Level Are You? - No-Code Serverless or Code-First
Effective data integration helps your organisation adapt quickly. Knowing what type of tools to use to help can be tough.
- BlogEurope's '2030 Digital Compass' and manufacturing
What is Europe's '2030 Digital Compass' and how will it effect your buisiness?
- BlogChatbots explained
Chatbots handle the repetitive questions so your team can do the real work. Here's what they're actually good for — and where they fall flat.
- BlogTools matter for Developer Velocity
Companies with the fastest developer velocity outperform others by 4-5x through strategic tool investments. Here's why manufacturers should prioritise tooling.
- BlogFunding for AI use cases and much more - AIPlan4EU
AIPlan4EU offers EU funding to develop AI use cases. What it is, how manufacturers can apply, and what the European AI on Demand Platform means for you.
- BlogInnovation funding with EIC Accelerator
Find out all there is to know about the EIC Accelerator
- BlogSmart Manufacturing is all about Real-Time Data Analytics
Increase production by using real-time data analytics.
- BlogUnderstanding the techniques behind AI in manufacturing
The AI and machine learning techniques manufacturers use to cut costs and boost efficiency — explained without the hype. Find out which apply to your process.
- DocumentationWhat are Long Products in Steel? Bars, Rebar, Sections, and Tube Explained
Long products are steels produced in linear cross-sections: bars, rods, rebar, angles, channels, beams, and tube. Understanding the distinction from flat products matters for cutting, stocking, and traceability requirements.
- DocumentationWhat is a Heat Number in Steel? Traceability From the Mill
A heat number identifies a specific batch of steel produced in a single melt. Understanding heat numbers is fundamental to material traceability — and losing them is how compliance falls apart.
- DocumentationWhat is a Mill Test Certificate? A Plain-English Guide
A mill test certificate (MTC) proves that a batch of metal meets a stated grade and standard. This guide explains what an MTC contains, why it matters for traceability, and how manufacturers stop drowning in PDF files.
- DocumentationWhat is Cutting Optimisation in Steel Manufacturing?
Cutting optimisation is the process of calculating which cuts to make from your stock lengths to fulfil all your orders with the least possible waste. Here's how it works, why it matters, and how AI makes it better.
- DocumentationWhat is ERP in Metals Manufacturing — and Why Do So Many Manufacturers Outgrow Theirs?
ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) software manages core business functions in one system. But metals manufacturers often find their ERP struggles with mill certificates, cutting plans, and real-time inventory. Here's why — and what to do about it.
- DocumentationWhat is Metals Inventory Management? Why Steel Is Different From Widgets
Metals inventory management is not just counting items in a location. Material grade, heat number, certification status, and commitment to live orders all matter. Here's why metals inventory is different and how to manage it properly.
- DocumentationWhat is Rebar? Reinforcing Bar Explained for Manufacturers and Fabricators
Rebar (reinforcing bar) is deformed steel bar embedded in concrete to add tensile strength. For cut-and-bend manufacturers, it's a high-traceability, compliance-critical product. Here's what you need to know.
- DocumentationWhat is Steel Traceability? From Mill to Customer
Steel traceability is the ability to prove, at any point, exactly what material you used, where it came from, and what certificate backs it up. This guide explains why it matters and how to maintain it without a filing cabinet.
- DocumentationWhat is Yield Rate in Steel Manufacturing? Formula, Benchmarks, and How to Improve It
Yield rate is the percentage of input material that becomes finished product. In metals manufacturing, every point of yield improvement goes straight to the bottom line. Here's how to measure and improve yours.
- GoSmarter — AI Built for the Shop Floor (Not the Boardroom)
GoSmarter is an AI production assistant for metals manufacturers. Built by Nightingale HQ, it automates mill certs, cutting, and inventory.
- GoSmarter AI for Metals Manufacturers
GoSmarter is the AI platform built for metals manufacturers — steel stockholders, service centres, and fabricators who are done wasting time on manual admin. No IT department needed.
- Case StudiesThe digitalisation of Dry Ice
NHQ visit dry ice supplier Polar Ice
- NewsroomGoing International
Nightingale HQ joins Wales Business Insider's international trade roundtable, discussing ESG standards and export opportunities for Welsh businesses.
- NewsroomNightingale HQ to speak at leading Irish manufacturing conference
Ruth Kearney joins IDEAM's Conference on Digitalisation of Manufacturing in Limerick to discuss AI adoption and digital tools for SME manufacturers.
- NewsroomCardiff AI Company appoints new CEO as it expands operations
Nightingale HQ appoints Ruth Kearney as CEO to lead expansion of its manufacturing AI tools across the UK, Ireland, and Europe.
- DocumentationCut Long Products (Optimization)
Generate cutting patterns, minimize waste, and optimize steel bar usage
- DocumentationWhat is AI?
Artificial intelligence is a broad area of computer science concerned with building computer programs that can think like humans. Learn more at Nightingale HQ.
- DocumentationManaging Inventory and Daily Operations with GoSmarter
Complete guide for inventory managers and operations teams on using GoSmarter's Metals Manager capabilities to track materials, suppliers, and orders in real-time
- DocumentationTracking and Reducing Scrap with GoSmarter
Complete guide for production managers and continuous improvement teams on using GoSmarter's scrap management features to track, analyse, and minimise waste in metals manufacturing
- DocumentationGenerating Optimised Production Plans (Cutting & Scheduling)
Complete guide for production planners on using GoSmarter's Long Product Production Planning feature to create efficient first-draft cutting plans that minimise waste and meet order requirements
- DocumentationGoSmarter Glossary
Plain-English definitions of steel industry terms and software concepts: mill certificates, EN 10204, heat numbers, cutting optimisation, yield rate, AI, cloud platforms, and more.
- GoSmarter — Brand Q&A
Everything you need to know about GoSmarter: who we are, what we do, who founded us, and how we help metals manufacturers. Clear answers for humans and AI alike.
- NewsroomTest Your Rebar Knowledge with Our ShapeCode Quiz - Win a T-shirt!
Think you know your reinforced steel? Put your rebar knowledge to the test with our interactive ShapeCode Quiz and enter to win a Shape Code Champ t-shirt!
- DocumentationWhat is Jupyter?
Jupyter is an open-source project that supports interactive, collaborative data science and scientific computing across all programming languages. Learn more at GoSmarter AI.
- DocumentationWhat is IBM Cloud?
IBM Cloud provides pay-as-you-go access to vast data storage and computing capabilities and allows you to scale the costs as you grow. Read more at GoSmarter AI.
- DocumentationWhat is developing a centre of excellence?
A centre of excellence gives your AI and data initiatives a home. Learn how metals manufacturers build one to drive real progress — not just pilot projects that go nowhere.
- DocumentationWhat is database maintenance?
Database maintenance helps teams to ensure that accurate data is reliably available. Discover how it underpins AI and analytics for metals manufacturers at GoSmarter AI.
- NewsroomSteph Locke at Impact Festival 2021
Impact Festival, EIT Manufacturing and the road to net zero.
- NewsroomNightingale HQ Rising Star Regional Winner with Tech Nation
Nightingale HQ was selected from 330 applicants as one of 55 Tech Nation Rising Star 3.0 finalists. Read our blog post to find out more.
- BlogDecoding the hype around AI
Read our tips on how to decode the hype around AI. Discover more AI and data articles at Nightingale HQ.
- Blog7 tips for building a data culture that will strengthen your business
Data culture is the energy that will bring your company's data to life. Read our blog post on how to get it going. Learn more at Nightingale HQ.
- Case StudiesHelping Manufacturers Grow through Digitalisation - Case Studies
Explore our portfolio of manufacturing digitalisation case studies featuring UK and European steel, metals, and precision engineering companies
- DocumentationTroubleshooting Guide
Solutions to common problems and error messages in GoSmarter