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Automating the Metals Industry: Where to Start, What to Avoid

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Illustration of an ABB industrial robot handling glowing metal on a roller conveyor in a steel mill.

The metals industry is undergoing a massive transformation. Whether you are running a steel mill in Lebanon, a fabrication shop in Allentown, or a large-scale manufacturing plant near Philadelphia, the pressure to automate is no longer just about staying competitive: it is about survival. As manufacturers invest in robotics and smart-manufacturing technologies, the question is not … Read more

From Molten Metal to Smart Data: How Modern Control Systems Are Reshaping the Metals Industry

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Illustration of a steel mill control room with process-monitoring displays overlooking a hot-metal production line.

The metals industry has long been defined by its sheer physical scale: the roar of furnaces, the heat of molten steel, and the heavy machinery required to shape raw materials into the backbone of our modern world. However, as we move through 2026, the industry is undergoing a digital metamorphosis. The “brute force” era of … Read more