The consortium is international (3 nations: Italy, Spain and Belgium are represented) and includes 2 Research Centres (SSSA and CSM which is also the coordinator), 2 Steel Industries (FENO and APERAM) and 1 University for social studies (DEUSTO). The consortium has expertise in AI and ML (hardware and software), sensors, software development and steelmaking processes. All of them participated to ended or running EU funded projects
Deusto
The University of Deusto is a Spanish private university owned by the Society of Jesus, with campuses in Bilbao and San Sebastián, and the Deusto Business School branch in Madrid. The University of Deusto is the oldest private university in Spain. The university is headed by the love of wisdom and the desire to learn and inquire rigorously scientific methodology and the structure of reality. Therefore it seeks excellence in research and in teaching. Simultaneously seeks the formation of free competent professionals, those endowed with knowledge, values and skills that enable them to engage in individuals, responsible citizens and promotion of knowledge and the transformation of society.
RINA CONSULTING - CENTRO SVILUPPO MATERIALI SPA
CSM is a fully private innovation center, founded in 1963 by Italy’s major steel industry, with extensive experiences for the development and application of innovative processes and materials. Today CSM is part of RINA Group. CSM is a leading center for applied research activities mainly related to the modelling and design of materials and products, development of innovative pilot plants and reduction of environmental impact. With a staff of about 300 researchers, CSM ranks among Europe’s top Materials Research Centers. The industrial sectors of main interest to the Company are: Energy and environment, Iron and steel, Oil and gas, Aerospace and defense, Mechanics and transport.
Ferriere Nord S.p.A.
The Pittini Group, headquartered in Osoppo, Udine province, is a leading company in the production of
long steels for the construction and mechanical industry.
Ferriere Nord S.p.A. (FENO), founded in the Sixties, is the largest company in the group, with
manufacturing facilities located in Osoppo (Udine) and Nave (Brescia). The whole production site
includes an electric steel mill, a rolling mill for the production of steel bars and coils for
reinforced concrete, one rolling plant for wire rod besides several systems for meshes and lattice
girders. Steel products produced by the Ferriere Nord plants are renowned at the international level for
high safety and ductility.
Aperam S.A.
Aperam SA (Aperam) is a steel manufacturing company. It carries out the production of stainless and specialty steel products. Aperam offers high value-added specialty products, including grain oriented and non-grain oriented electrical steels and nickel alloys. It also offers tubes, discs, flat bars, coils, and sheets. The company serves oil and gas, aerospace, catering, household appliances, industrial processes, electronics, medicine, automotive, construction and electrical engineering markets. It operates through a network of distribution centers, transformation facilities, R&D centers, manufacturing facilities, sales offices and Steel Service Centers. The company operates six manufacturing facilities, 15 steel service centers, five transformation facilities and 15 sales offices. The company has operations in Europe, Americas, Middle East and Africa, and Asia-Pacific. Aperam is headquartered in Luxembourg City, Luxembourg.
Scuola Superiore Sant'Anna
Sant’Anna School of Advanced Studies is a public university institute - with special autonomy - working in the field of applied sciences: Economics and Management, Law, Political Sciences, Agricultural Sciences and Plant Biotechnology, Medicine, and Industrial and Information Engineering. It is a residential university and offers undergraduate and postgraduate courses (Master of Science, PhD Courses and Seasonal Schools). Established in 1987 is now affirmed as a dynamic and strongly innovative institution dedicated to foster and enhance talent and merit. The School promotes the internationalization of didactics and research with innovative paths in the fields of university education, scientific research and advanced training.