TPT September 2017

I NDUS T RY

Using big data and ar tificial intelligence to control surface quality

the main problems of hot rolling in real time, and in addition determining their origin. In this way perpetual results are obtained with scope and validity of benefit to the users.

currents and artificial vision, processed, stored and reprocessed so that the accuracy in identifying serious defects is increasingly fast and accurate. All this is done without conditioning the statistical information of the defects. In the EDDYeyes solution, ISEND provides sophisticated mechanical and software equipment aimed at solving

THE need for higher quality indexes in wire rod and hot rolled bars and tubes is increasing. Customers no longer accept only statistical classification. Nowadays, they also demand the exact location and type of surface defects that the material may present. In theory there are different methods for identifying hot rolling defects, but in practice, only two currently have an industrial application: eddy current and artificial vision. The integration of both, from a purely mechanical point of view, is feasible, but also presents difficulties in the algorithms and patterns used for real- time identification. In the end, these are two methods that could be considered as “senses of the same brain”. The artificial vision would be equivalent to the eyes and the eddy current to the hands. So, the difference is the brain. ISEND has developed artificial intelligence and big data solutions for the accurate identification of defects in hot rolling in real time and for the analysis and characterisation of the same at any time. These solutions integrate data from two methods, which in the future may be increased – such as induced

ISEND SA – Spain Email: contact@isend.es Website: www.isend.es

Tube and wire show in Iran relocated THE relocation of the Iran Wire trade show to the new, state-of-the-art exhibition centre Exhibiran International Fairground, which is currently under construction, has now been agreed. Any European or international companies interesting in selling their wire and tube products on the Iranian market will find Iran Wire an attractive entry point into the markets of the Middle East. They will be given professional support by the Messe Düsseldorf exhibition professionals in organising their participation.

Messe Düsseldorf is handling a wide range of organisational areas, from registration to stand design, ensuring smooth operations at the exhibition centre. Demand from companies has been enthusiastic and the exhibition space reserved so far (1,500m 2 ) in Hall A6 is almost fully booked. Interested companies are advised to talk to the relevant contacts at Messe Düsseldorf as soon as possible – Cem Bağcı and Cordula Link: bagcic@ messe-duesseldorf.de and linkc@ messe-duesseldorf.de

The Aria Group, owner and organiser of Iran Wire, will be holding this high- profile technology trade fair for the first time at the new exhibition centre. Fifteen exhibition halls are being created in Tehran, of which three have already been completed: A6, A5 and A4. Relocation of the trade fair to the new hall, A6, will mean a postponement, so Iran Wire will now be held from 6 to 9 December 2017. It is the only Iranian trade fair for wire, cables, pipes, tubes, profiles and accessories.

Acting under a joint contract, Messe Düsseldorf GmbH will be the first and only sales partner of Iran Wire with re- sponsibility for organising all German and international company participa- tions. This makes it a single point of contact for all businesses in the wire, cable, pipe and tube industries seeking to access the promising Iranian market.

Messe Düsseldorf – Germany Website: www.mdna.com

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