VMAP-Analytics
| Reference number | |
| Coordinator | SWERIM AB |
| Funding from Vinnova | SEK 17 860 106 |
| Project duration | October 2020 - April 2024 |
| Status | Completed |
| Venture | Eureka cluster co-funding |
Purpose and goal
The VMAP-analytics project has focused on using smart technology to analyze materials and manufacturing processes, by development of intelligent digital twins (DT). Projects objectives: - DT for the degassing process in steel-making - Sensor based automatic guide for hot rolling rods - 3D DT for walking beam furnace - Prediction of sheet crown in hot rolling process - DT for optimization of extrusion of blow moulding process - Platform to vizualize the model results and operator support
Expected effects and result
This visionary project has resulted in several outcomes: -Smart digital twins for the steel, aluminium and plastic producting industries, that supports more robust processes, better quality control and more CO2-efficient processes -A visualization platform that includes online data and model results for operator support. -A new methodology for DT development which incorporated data collection, cleaning, modellering and implementation steps. -Knowledge transfer and deeper understanding processes and materials studied generating new collaborative activities.
Planned approach and implementation
This project is a close collaboration between Swerim, Fraunhofer SCAII, Ovako, Gränges, Danieli-Morgårshammar, Prevas and Gemit which together represent a wide spread of competence and industrial interests. Five use cases was studied representing different maturity of the available models, data and sensors. Successful management thanks to close dialogue between the partners, and through dissemination activities such as seminars, conference contributions and support from an industrial reference group.