AISTech is North America's largest annual conference and exposition dedicated to iron and steel technology. Showcasing cutting-edge technologies from around the world, the event provides a global perspective on the marketplace, helping steelmakers enhance their competitiveness. As a premier networking hub, AISTech brings together over 7,000 industry professionals from more than 40 countries, including steel producers, suppliers, academics, and students. It offers an unparalleled opportunity to connect with colleagues, customers, and long-standing industry peers. Year after year, AISTech fosters collaboration with experts, engagement with future leaders, and meaningful discussions that contribute to shaping the steel industry of tomorrow.
Tenova will attend the event with booth n. 1943 and a number of presentations.
Monday, May 4:
- "A Surface Topography Characterization System: Overview and Technological Characteristics"
Ali Aktas - 10:00-10:30AM. - "Melting Low-Grade DRI: Furnace Technology Optimization and Strategic Pathways"
Andre Esterhuizen - 10:30-11:00AM. - "High Efficiency Walking Beam Technologies for Slab Reheating Applications"
Davide Astesiano - 11:30-12:00AM. - "Modular Modernization concept for gas fired Bell type annealing furnaces"
Christian Queens - 02:00-02:30PM. - "A Remote Expert Virtual System for Enhanced Situation Awareness and Process Optimization in Electric Arc Furnace Operations"
Giovanni Bavestrelli - 02:30-03:00PM. - "Maximizing Energy Efficiency and Emission Compliance in EAFs Through Integrated Heat Recovery and Pollutant Abatement"
Enzo Chiarullo - 03:00-03:30PM. - "Flexible and Scalable Hydrogen-Based Ironmaking: The Approach to Industrial DR Transformation"
03:30-04:00PM.
Tuesday, May 5:
- "Industrial implementations of LF dry slag granulation process and technology"
Enzo Chiarullo - 10:30-11:00AM. - "EAF Slag Valorization in the decarbonization era for Sustainable Steel and Cement Production"
Hugo Joubert - 11:00-11:30AM. - "Combined Finite Element–Analytical Modeling of 20-High Cold Rolling Mills for Strip Profile Optimization and Control"
Davide Sghirlanzoni - 11:30-12:00AM. - "The LIFE H2 reuse project to decarbonize bright annealing process to hydrogen recovery and use"
Clemens Trachternach - 02:30-03:00PM. - "Optimizing EAF Operations With Variable Feed Quality: Practical Insights for Steelmakers Using Plant Results"
Amr Ali - 03:00-03:30PM. - "Electrolytic Tinning Line (ETL): a new era of processes evolutions"
Mike Allan - 03:30-04:00PM.
Wednesday, May 6:
- "Electric Smelting Furnace flowsheet model for future slag investigations"
Marta Guzzon - 08:00-08:30AM.
