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Russian ferrous metallurgy news
| 24 Mar 2025 | 13:21

OMK has implemented AI-based service for scrap metal quality control

OMK has implemented AI-based service for scrap metal quality control The United Metallurgical Company (OMK) has introduced a digital service at its Vyksa Metallurgical Works, powered by machine vision and neural networks, to automatically determine the type, quality, and purity of steel scrap delivered to the facility. The system is operational in integrated casting and rolling facility, where scrap metal is processed for steel smelting. Industrial cameras installed in the workshops continuously photograph and record incoming raw materials, transmitting data to...
Russian non-ferrous metallurgy news
| 24 Mar 2025 | 14:00

RUSAL pioneers an eco-friendly petroleum pitch in aluminum production

RUSAL pioneers an eco-friendly petroleum pitch in aluminum production For the first time in the industry’s history, RUSAL is transitioning its aluminum production to industrial-scale use of anodes made with eco-friendly petroleum pitch. Globally, aluminum production has traditionally relied on coal tar pitch for anodes, and the large-scale use of petroleum pitch—which significantly reduces harmful emissions—was previously deemed unfeasible. RUSAL has invested approximately 100 million rubles in research and development of this innovative petroleum pitch. The entire...