I had the privilege to present at the National Association Steel Pipe Distributors conference in Santa Fe on June 7, 2024. My paper, titled Significant Innovation in the Steel Industry, highlighted the impact of new technologies introduced during my time at ASEA (now known as ABB) in the 1980s. These innovations revolutionized steelmaking processes, marking a significant milestone in modernizing the industry.
At ASEA, I played a key role in the introduction of these technologies to the US steel industry. They were the ASEA-SKF Ladle furnace, the DC Arc Furnace, and the Stressometer flatness control system. These innovations, born out of close collaboration between ASEA and Swedish steel producers, set new standards in steel manufacturing. The successful commercialization of these technologies paved the way for similar advancements by other steelmaking equipment manufacturers.
This experience underscores the vital role of suppliers and vendors in driving innovation within industrial plants. It emphasizes the crucial partnership between suppliers and manufacturers in fostering technological advancements that shape the future of the steel industry. #SteelIndustry #Innovation #Technology #IndustrialInnovation
I thank the NASPD for inviting me to present at their latest conference.
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