As one of the world’s largest system integrators in the metallurgical business with X-Pact® (Process Automation Control Technology) we ensure that all plant components complement each other perfectly. Our modular electrics and automation packages are a key success factor in realizing even complex plants. All our plants come digital-ready, with all machine and automation data described in contextual meta-information in a standardized format via supported interface technologies.
Service categories
The foundation for autonomous metals production
Latest automation and digitalization is opening up a wide field of possibilities for efficiently operating entire plant complexes in a highly dynamic and resource-saving way. Human intervention is less often needed since proven highly sophisticated automation and digital applications enable intelligent interconnectivity between all plant parts.
Today, we provide digital-ready plants only. With our domain knowhow and enhanced automation expertise we provide an excellent basis for digital solutions. It means we have a holistic approach from sensor level up to latest digitalization developments.
Key features
- In-depth metallurgical know-how
- Technological expert knowledge
- Long-term experience
- Everything from one source
- Customized solutions
- Defense-in-depth security concept
- All-inclusive modernization
- International setup (more than 1400 employees worldwide)
- Full service 24/7 around the world
- Performance-based subscription models
Services for electrical and automation systems
X-Pact Sense
X-Pact® Sense offers a wide range of solutions based on visual, acoustic, and haptic evaluations. Intelligent algorithms process the input data to produce the correct results quickly and effectively, evaluate them in an intelligent manner, and pass them on in a targeted manner to other applications using modern communication standards.
X-Pact Vision HMI
X-Pact Torque Drive
Our torque drive provides maximum process-oriented drive performance with low maintenance. A highly efficient solution leads to a better CO2 footprint through lower energy consumption.
X-Pact Drive
The modular, low-voltage drive system that perfectly supplements the X-Pact® range of electrical and automation systems from SMS group.
X-Pact Battery Storage
X-Pact® Battery Storage is the advanced, reliable, modular and scalable containerized BESS solution for any energy management strategy in any environment. BESS technology enhances performance at every stage of the power transmission chain. It is an important pillar of green steel technology, as green steel production requires an entirely new energy infrastructure.