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	Customer Success Story: AFV Beltrame S.p.A. ICONICS

Customer Success Story: AFV Beltrame S.p.A.

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Technology Category	Application Infrastructure & Middleware - Data Exchange & Integration
Applicable Industries	Metals
Applicable Functions	Discrete Manufacturing
Use Cases	Manufacturing System Automation
Services	System Integration
Challenge	AFV Beltrame S.p.A. was in search of an HMI/ SCADA solution to better visualize and control processes within its multiple plant locations. These processes included lowering pollution within fusion furnaces, cooling, stocking, and the insertion of iron alloys in silos. Each plant had its own graphical interface, settings, and alarm requirements. In addition to a robust system for the set-up, monitoring, and control of its plants, AFV Beltrame S.p.A. required a solution that was easy and fast to develop and deploy. The selected system would need to easily handle several thousand tags and I/O points, working with existing Allen Bradley PLCs. An additional need was the integration with the company’s existing Microsoft SQL Server installation. Read More
About Customer	The Beltrame Group is a European leader in the production of commercial rolled steel sections, as well as the main producer of special bars for shipbuilding and earthmoving machines. The Group is at the forefront of technology and innovation within this industry. It boasts a century-old tradition, started by the Beltrame family at the end of the 19th century and continuing through its Laminés Marchand Européens subsidiary. The Beltrame Group’s distinctive elements are the quality of the product and the ability to satisfy customers’ needs through excellent service. With nine strategically located plants, it is the only European steel rolling operation with production of over three million tons. Read More
Solution	AFV Beltrame S.p.A. selected ICONICS GENESIS32™ OPC Web-enabled HMI/SCADA suite to assist in the production of its rolled steel from iron scrap. The company has about 30 installations between its steel plants and rolling mills. The European rolled steel producer has been happy since the initial rollout of its ICONICS GENESIS32 solution. AFV Beltrame’s new HMI/SCADA system has allowed it to save thousands of euros as it speeds up its own internal application development time. GENESIS32 also provides the manufacturer with the ability to better adapt to process or environmental changes. This led to the company’s wide rollout from its Vicenza headquarters to locations in S. Didero, Marghera, S. Giovanni Valdarno, S. Giorgio Nogaro and Villadossola. Read More Log in to view content
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Technology Category

Application Infrastructure & Middleware - Data Exchange & Integration

Applicable Industries

Metals

Applicable Functions

Discrete Manufacturing

Use Cases

Manufacturing System Automation

Services

System Integration

Challenge

AFV Beltrame S.p.A. was in search of an HMI/ SCADA solution to better visualize and control processes within its multiple plant locations. These processes included lowering pollution within fusion furnaces, cooling, stocking, and the insertion of iron alloys in silos. Each plant had its own graphical interface, settings, and alarm requirements. In addition to a robust system for the set-up, monitoring, and control of its plants, AFV Beltrame S.p.A. required a solution that was easy and fast to develop and deploy. The selected system would need to easily handle several thousand tags and I/O points, working with existing Allen Bradley PLCs. An additional need was the integration with the company’s existing Microsoft SQL Server installation.

About Customer

The Beltrame Group is a European leader in the production of commercial rolled steel sections, as well as the main producer of special bars for shipbuilding and earthmoving machines. The Group is at the forefront of technology and innovation within this industry. It boasts a century-old tradition, started by the Beltrame family at the end of the 19th century and continuing through its Laminés Marchand Européens subsidiary. The Beltrame Group’s distinctive elements are the quality of the product and the ability to satisfy customers’ needs through excellent service. With nine strategically located plants, it is the only European steel rolling operation with production of over three million tons.

Solution

AFV Beltrame S.p.A. selected ICONICS GENESIS32™ OPC Web-enabled HMI/SCADA suite to assist in the production of its rolled steel from iron scrap. The company has about 30 installations between its steel plants and rolling mills. The European rolled steel producer has been happy since the initial rollout of its ICONICS GENESIS32 solution. AFV Beltrame’s new HMI/SCADA system has allowed it to save thousands of euros as it speeds up its own internal application development time. GENESIS32 also provides the manufacturer with the ability to better adapt to process or environmental changes. This led to the company’s wide rollout from its Vicenza headquarters to locations in S. Didero, Marghera, S. Giovanni Valdarno, S. Giorgio Nogaro and Villadossola.

Impact #1	The new HMI/SCADA system has allowed AFV Beltrame to save thousands of euros as it speeds up its own internal application development time.
Impact #2	The system provides the manufacturer with the ability to better adapt to process or environmental changes.
Impact #3	The system has been rolled out from its Vicenza headquarters to locations in S. Didero, Marghera, S. Giovanni Valdarno, S. Giorgio Nogaro and Villadossola.

Impact #1

The new HMI/SCADA system has allowed AFV Beltrame to save thousands of euros as it speeds up its own internal application development time.

Impact #2

The system provides the manufacturer with the ability to better adapt to process or environmental changes.

Impact #3

The system has been rolled out from its Vicenza headquarters to locations in S. Didero, Marghera, S. Giovanni Valdarno, S. Giorgio Nogaro and Villadossola.

Benefit #1	Saved thousands of euros
Benefit #2	Sped up internal application development time

Benefit #1

Saved thousands of euros

Benefit #2

Sped up internal application development time

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Customer Success Story: AFV Beltrame S.p.A.

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