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Open-Source Technology powering ETL processes in ALCHIMIA
The ALCHIMIA Project is transforming the metallurgy industry by harnessing AI and federated learning (FL). But none of this would be possible without a robust ETL (Extract, Transform, Load) pipeline. ETL ensures that raw industrial data is structured, accurate, and...
Women in the Steel Industry: Inclusion or Isolation?
The steel industry has traditionally been a male-dominated sector, often perceived as physically demanding and requiring technical expertise shaped by long-standing workplace cultures. However, with industrial transformations, increased automation, and a shift toward...
ALCHIMIA Project’s Experience of Doing Human-Centred Design
By Rachel Hale, Dean Stroud, Martin Weinel and Vinicio Di Iorio The social science team are writing an academic paper which reflects on their experience of being involved in the human-centered design (HCD) of the ALCHIMIA digital platform. The human-centered design...
ALCHIMIA Project: Preliminary Study on the Correlations Between Thermal Analysis and Brake Disc Quality
In the foundry industry, one of the recurring challenges is reducing scrap parts, which pose obstacles in terms of both costs and sustainability. At Fonderia di Torbole, however, innovation is at the core of every activity, and to address these challenges, the...
The Surprising Time Sink in AI Projects: How Data Collection Consumes Resources
Data acquisition is recognized as one of the most resource-intensive aspects of AI projects. Within the framework of the ALCHIMIA project, significant challenges have been identified, necessitating the implementation of strategies to address them effectively. The...
The Role of ETL in the ALCHIMIA Project
In order for AI models to generate meaningful insights and drive decision-making, access to quality data is crucial. This is where ETL (Extract, Transform, Load) a data integration and transformation process comes into play. ETL facilitates data preparation, ensuring...
Artificial intelligence for electrical steelworks modelling
Artificial intelligence for electrical steelworks modelling by Antonella Zaccara, Laura Laid and Stefano Dettori, Scuola Superiore Sant’Anna The role of electric steelworks is crucial in driving the steel industry transition to more sustainable and circular...
The EU Green Deal and Its Implications for the Steel Industry: A Perspective Linked to ALCHIMIA
The EU Green Deal and Its Implications for the Steel Industry: A Perspective Linked to ALCHIMIAThe EU Green Deal and Its Implications for the Steel Industry: A Perspective Linked to ALCHIMIA By Anna Brékine The European Green Deal is reshaping industries across...
Critical Raw Materials and their Relevance for Clean Energy Transition
Critical Raw Materials and their Relevance for Clean Energy TransitionCritical Raw Materials and their relevance for clean energy transition The EU has the goal to become a climate neutral economy by 2050. Strategic technologies needed for Green and Digital Transition...
Continual Learning in Practice
Continual Learning in PracticeIn a previous article, we discussed the benefits of continual learning for the European steel industry. We motivated the need for continual learning to help machine learning models keep up with changes in the real world and maintain an...