ABB is set to highlight its long-standing expertise in the metals industry and its focus on advancing future-ready operations at AISTech 2026, scheduled from May 4–6 in Pittsburgh. The company will present a comprehensive portfolio of technologies and solutions designed to support steel producers in improving efficiency, quality, and operational performance.
With more than a century of experience in metals, ABB continues to work closely with industry players to address evolving challenges and support long-term competitiveness. At the event, the company will demonstrate how an integrated approach across electrification, automation, and digitalisation can deliver measurable improvements across the production cycle.
ABB’s offerings for the metals sector include high-performance motors and drives suited for demanding applications, along with services aimed at extending equipment life. The portfolio also features electrification solutions that enhance operational efficiency while reducing risk. In addition, ABB provides advanced measurement technologies such as flatness measurement systems, roll force and tension load cells, and weighing systems, all of which contribute to improved process control and product quality.
The company’s solutions also include electromagnetic stirring and braking technologies that support furnace efficiency, as well as digital platforms that enable enhanced monitoring and operational insight. These technologies are increasingly being deployed together to help manufacturers respond to key industry challenges, including rising energy costs, workforce constraints, and stricter quality and sustainability requirements.
Marko Sydanlammi, Global Portfolio Manager, Force Measurement at ABB’s Measurement and Analytics division, said the company’s solutions are designed to improve control, reliability, and transparency across metals operations. He noted that ABB’s portfolio spans the entire production process, from raw material handling to finished product delivery, supported by digital tools such as remote assistance, condition monitoring, and process intelligence platforms.
As digital adoption accelerates across the metals industry, the volume of operational data continues to grow. ABB’s solutions combine measurement data with advanced analytics to enable deeper insights into plant performance. This approach allows manufacturers to identify trends, predict process behaviour, and refine operating parameters over time, contributing to continuous improvement in efficiency and quality.
The use of data-driven insights also supports better asset management, helping extend equipment life and reduce operational risks. By moving beyond basic monitoring, manufacturers can adopt more proactive strategies that enhance productivity and optimise overall plant performance. Visitors to AISTech 2026 can explore ABB’s solutions at booth 733.
ABB is a global technology company focused on electrification and automation. With a history spanning over 140 years and operations in more than 100 countries, the company supports industries in improving efficiency, productivity, and sustainability through advanced engineering and digital capabilities.
