Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Ltd. announced that Primetals Technologies, a company under its umbrella, has been selected by German steel producer Hüttenwerke Krupp Mannesmann (HKM) to supply new Mold Expert Fiber systems for HKM's Duisburg plant. The Mold Expert Fiber technology will be used to enhance monitoring and control of the continuous casting process, providing advanced mold visualization and real-time data. The system employs fiber optic-based temperature measurement and supports thousands of measuring points per mold. The contract aims to improve slab surface quality and support the development of new steel grades at HKM.

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