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Acquisition

Development of data acquisition and analysis applications with data pre-processing (Moving Averages, FIR/IIR digital filters, Discrete Fourier Transform, Autocorrelations). SPC (Statistical Process Control) statistics management for displaying tables and charts of the main statistical Process Capability parameters (Cp, Cpm, Cpk, Pp, Ppk) or other indices such as diversity (Simpson, Brillouin), correlation, or form (Kurtosis, Skewness). Development of HMI systems (WinCC/InTouch) with a high degree of complexity and integrated with Local/Remote database servers such as ORACLE/SQL SERVER/MySQL. Development of scripts for production management and complex activities, with potential integration of libraries for physical/mathematical modeling to assist in process management.

Process

Development of Level 2 applications in .NET for production programming and planning with shift management, machine loading, production times and delays, recipe management, preventive maintenance, material tracking, traceability, and short-term planning. The systems can include connections to corporate MES (Manufacturing Execution System) or ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning). In process management, integrations with physical/mathematical libraries are provided for calculating recipe set-points (off-line) or for recalculating set-points during line operation (on-line). Management of warehouses, batches, and identification via barcode, RFID, and beacons synchronized with production progress management and/or product quality management.

Integration

Implementation of protocols for communication with specific field devices and development of custom TCP/IP data exchange protocols for connections to Level 3 (MES) or corporate management systems. Development of applications/services for management, historization, debugging, and maintenance of Level 3/MES connections. Development of customized on-board systems or services for connecting systems that use extremely heterogeneous protocols and communication media such as MODBUS : http/XML, or RS232/485 : MQTT.

3D Visualization

Development of Level 2 systems (.NET) with 3D visualization of the line or parts of it, from one or more points of view and with representation of main variables and/or alarms overlaid. 3D is also used for optimal visualization of data calculated using mathematical models. An example includes thermal maps of the surface and interior of the cylinders calculated in real-time during the processing of a plate in a hot rolling mill.

Virtualization

Installation and management of virtualization systems (vSphere/VMware) on a centralized server with multiple and/or redundant virtual machines, automatic backup systems, and remote assistance via proprietary software or VPN.

Commissioning

Availability for commissioning of commissioned software or for consulting regarding systems in the metal world. Twenty years of experience in commissioning SCADA and Level 2 software for cold rolling, hot rolling, skin-pass mills, milling lines, slitting and cut-to-length lines, stackers, palletizers, and lines for thermal and chemical treatment of coils.

5052 aluminum plate in a Reversing Hot Rolling Mill
(South Korea, 2017)

Unidirectional single-stand Cold Rolling mill with coil Tracking
(China, 2018)

3-stand Tandem Finishing Mills integrated with an inlet Caster
(Inner Mongolia, 2019)