SMS group GmbH (Düsseldorf, Germany):

Reifferscheid M., Dr., Head of Central Dept. for Development, e-mail: communications@sms-group.com

Examples of usage of digital technologies by SMS group are presented. Such technical policy can be considered not only as technological question for SMS engineers, but as daily practice for all employees. Digital technologies change the existing processes and business models, sometimes change cardinally. However, SMS group plans evolutional, not revolutionary development in this field. It is expected that the first changes will take place in the area of production, technical maintenance and quality assurance. The main factors that initiate these changes are built-in systems, digital service platforms and to realize on-line data connection from different enterprises as well as ability to use Big Data potential and Cloud Computing for optimized autonomous control and management of the technological process. The experts of SMS group assess that use of digital technologies opens new and wide opportunities for steel producers and equipment manufacturers. It can be realized in more close partnership for mutual efficient collaboration for all sides.