SMS group GmbH (Düsseldorf, Germany):

T. Gusarova, Dr., Central Development Dept.
M. Klein, Dept. of Metallurgy and Environment, e-mail: martin.klein@sms-group.com

Quality of continuously cast billets is an important economical factor both for metal producers and metal traders, for metal processors and metal consumers. SMS group has developed equipment for mechatronic components and for metallurgical technologies in continuous casters, and this equipment provides the required quality. It allows to reach the new quality standards. This measuring system has trade name HD scan, and its investments can be returned in 18 months, it is characterized by low expenses for technical operation and personnel.