MAS C.L.(SH:600808) Jing Ji Guan Cha Wang·2025-10-17 05:57Core Insights - The steel industry in China, while having a complete industrial chain, faces challenges such as overcapacity, low efficiency, energy conservation, and insufficient innovation [1][3] - Angang Group's Baicheng Steel Plant is a model for international competitiveness, focusing on high-end, intelligent, and green development, and has been recognized as a top steel enterprise in China for three consecutive years [1][3] Group 1: Intelligent Transformation - The Baicheng Steel Plant has implemented the "1580 Hot Rolled Coil Intelligent Warehouse and Unmanned Crane Transformation Project" to address traditional operational challenges, starting in February 2023 and expected to complete by August 2024 [3][12] - The project aims to achieve unmanned crane operations and intelligent warehouse management, reducing the need for over 30 crane operators and improving operational safety, product quality, and production efficiency by 23% [3][12] Group 2: Challenges in Traditional Operations - Traditional hot-rolled workshops face multiple challenges including low efficiency, quality issues, and safety risks due to outdated management systems and equipment [5][6] - The hot-rolled finished product warehouse is a critical hub for logistics and production control, but suffers from inefficiencies and high operational demands [5][6] Group 3: Advanced Technologies - Schneider Electric's Integrated Autonomous Crane System (IACS) provides a customized warehouse management system, crane automation, ground control, and monitoring systems to optimize operations [6][8] - The system employs advanced scheduling algorithms and automation technologies to enhance coordination among multiple cranes, reducing operational conflicts [8][10] Group 4: Full Process Automation - The transformed 1580 hot-rolled coil warehouse now features fully automated operations from storage to packaging, capable of handling a daily capacity of 13,000 tons [12][14] - The system intelligently allocates tasks and sets crane routes, ensuring continuous operation and minimizing downtime caused by human factors [12][14] Group 5: Safety and Quality Improvements - The automation has led to a 99% operational rate, eliminating quality issues and safety incidents associated with manual crane operations [16][19] - The management model has evolved to allow real-time monitoring of crane operations through a digital twin model, replacing traditional manual information management [16][19] Group 6: Future Prospects - The successful implementation of intelligent practices at the Baicheng Steel Plant serves as a replicable model for complex warehouse operations in the steel industry [19] - Angang Group plans to continue its collaboration with Schneider Electric to advance digital transformation and green development in the steel sector [19]