STEELAR’s Project Outcomes to be Presented at the Young Science Beyond Borders Conference
Researcher Kaleeswaran Balasubramaniam, a member of Innerspec’s R&D team, will deliver a presentation titled “Revolutionizing Residual Stress Analysis in Steel: Integrating EMAT Nonlinear Ultrasonics with XRD and Coercivity for Superior Insights” at the online conference Young Science Beyond Borders at 11:15 AM on Thursday, October 24th. Registration can be completed online until October 14th by following this link. The presentation will showcase the outcomes of the STEELAR Project for the analysis of residual stress in steel components. The YSBB conference, organized by the Academy of Young Scientists of the Polish Academy of Sciences, is intended to create a discussion forum for Early and Mid-Career Researchers (EMCRs) up to 12 years post-PhD in an online format to broaden the conference’s reach. The STEELAR project has been funded by the European Commission under the Research Fund for Coal and Steel (RFCS) Programme. The project features a groundbreaking non-destructive testing solution based on Ultrasonic EMAT technology. This innovation measures residual stress levels in steel components, providing critical decision-support information to manufacturers. By ensuring product quality and safety, the technology helps minimize production downtime and maintenance costs, enhancing operational efficiency and sustainability. STEELAR is aimed at two end-users with aligned needs: steel manufacturers like Sidenor, which use rolls to produce steel products, and roll manufacturers such as Valji, which produces the actual milling rolls. The technology will also expand to other sectors. This presentation will enhance the STEELAR project’s scope by highlighting the outcomes and capabilities developed through the project. Learn more about the STEELAR project
The Wrap-Up Meeting of the STEELAR project was held on the 4th of July, 2024, by the consortium partners.
The Wrap-Up Meeting of the STEELAR project was held at Innerspec’s facilities in Madrid on the 4th of July, 2024, by the consortium partners. During the meeting, the consortium partners reviewed the achieved milestones of the project and laid the groundwork for the use of the system in different manufacturing and inspection environments. All consortium partners had the opportunity to witness a live demonstration of the system in operation, showcasing its capabilities in monitoring stress in steel structures for ensuring a better quality control, allowing manufacturers to optimize processing techniques and improve steel product reliability. About the Steelar Project The STEELAR project has been funded by the European Commission under the Research Fund for Coal and Steel (RFCS) Programme, aiming to develop and validate an innovative non-destructive solution based on ultrasonic EMAT technology to measure residual stress levels on steel components, providing decision-aiding information to manufacturers. The STEELAR consortium consists of five experts within the steel sector: Innerspec, a world leader in the development of high-power ultrasonic instrumentation for NDT applications; Valji, a rolling roll manufacturer; Sidenor, a leader in the European steel industry for the production of special steel long products and one of the main producers of forged and cast pieces; DBV, a mechanical integrator expert; and MMV, a research center specializing in metallurgy engineering.
The Steelar project stands out at the AEND Congress in Valladolid, Spain
The Steelar Project, spearheaded by consortium member Innerspec, was showcased at the AEND Iberian and Spanish Congress held in Valladolid, Spain, from July 19 to 21. At Innerspec’s booth, attendees had the opportunity to learn about the Steelar Project’s scope and significant advancements. The project features a groundbreaking non-destructive testing solution based on Ultrasonic EMAT technology. This innovation measures residual stress levels in steel components, providing critical decision-support information to manufacturers. By ensuring product quality and safety, the technology helps minimize production downtime and maintenance costs, enhancing operational efficiency and sustainability. The STEELAR project has been funded by the European Commission under the Research Fund for Coal and Steel (RFCS) Programme. Learn more about the Steelar Project
Innerspec visits Sidenor’s and Valji’s facilities to carry out the last STEELAR system tests
Innerspec recently visited Sidenor’s and Valji’s facilities to carry out the final tests of the STEELAR system as part of Work Packages 5 and 6. Innerspec team first visited Sidenor’s facilities in Spain. The primary objective of these trials was to measure residual stress after critical manufacturing steps. This is a crucial aspect of ensuring the structural integrity and performance of steel products. The tests aimed to validate the accuracy and reliability of the STEELAR system in detecting and analyzing residual stress, which is pivotal for improving the quality and durability of steel components. The Innerspec team has also traveled recently to Valji’s facilities in Slovenia to perform the last tests of the STEELAR system during the manufacturing of rolls. These trials were particularly intensive, as the STEELAR technology was tested on real rolls at various stages of their manufacturing process. The focus here was to ensure that the system could provide precise measurements and maintain high performance under different manufacturing conditions. These tests achieved an important milestone for the STEELAR project. The STEELAR project has been funded by the European Commission under the Research Fund for Coal and Steel (RFCS) Programme, aiming to develop and validate an innovative non-destructive solution based on ultrasonic EMAT technology to measure residual stress levels on steel components, providing decision-aiding information to manufacturers. The STEELAR consortium consists of five experts within the steel sector: Innerspec, a world leader in the development of high-power ultrasonic instrumentation for NDT applications; Valji, a rolling roll manufacturer; Sidenor, a leader in the European steel industry for the production of special steel long products and one of the main producers of forged and cast pieces; DBV, a mechanical integrator expert; and MMV, a research center specializing in metallurgy engineering.
The Kick-off-Meeting of the STEELAR project was held online on the 15th July 2021 by all the consortium partners
