PSImetals has optimized its installation and upgrades through Ansible which is an open source automation tool for orchestration, general configuration and administration of computers.

At a glance:

• Automatic deployment of  application software for server upgrades/initial installations of the PSImetals application server
• Reduced installation time to 1 day
• Saved time & money by reducing downtime during upgrades or installations on standard PSI product 
• Ensured consistency of all servers installed via Ansible 

PSImetals is now “Fit for Web” - the first web-based user interfaces (webUI) are now available and will be rolled out to further components in the future. These can be embedded in the PSImetals Office GUI and thus guarantee full convenience for desktop users. Additionally, seamless integration enables full interaction between the web screens and the classic screens. WebUI is the ideal solution for PSImetals users working with mobile devices (smartphone, tablet, etc.).

At a glance:

• No need for software installation or update by the user
• No compatibility issues with any hardware and operative system
• Browser functionalities available, such as favorites, multi-tab, etc.
• Responsive design for desktop and mobile devices

Thanks to enhancements in the Demand Manager service and Service Platform framework components, PSImetals fully supports the implementation of Demand Management and Due Date Quoting business process flows - configured and monitored via the PSIbpm engine.

At a glance:

• Management of multiple demand types (sales orders, inquiries, deals, reservations, etc.)
• Demand confirmation
• Demand disaggregation & netting
• ATP/CTP Due Date Quoting

Additional enhancements in the Demand Manager service simplifies users’ lives: combined with the flexibility of the overall business process configuration provided by PSIbpm, these new functions enable a smooth and fully customizable demand confirmation process and inquiry lifecycle management.

In the continuation of scheduling support for ESP lines, Caster Scheduler has been further enhanced to also support direct rolling scheduling based on multiple casters. 

With the introduction of Forward Dressing, material (re-)allocation has become faster, easier, more flexible and more precise. Forward Dressing also provides more advanced solutions for deviation management, stock management and process optimization.

In case different sites (or divisions) of the same company utilize Order Dressing separately, Multi-site Management offers the possibility of maintaining and updating the master data related to material standards and customer specifications in one centralized repository. This solution reduces the administrative effort for standard updates and guarantees harmonized and actualized standard data throughout the company.

At a glance:

• Reduces the administrative effort for standard updates
• Offers harmonized master data to all company sites or divisions

Two new chart types are now available to increase the possibilities of data visualization and comparison. The Heat Map chart visualizes a measurement in form of a color distribution over two dimensions. It is for instance the chart of choice for the visualization of scanning measurements distributed over length and width of flat products, like temperatures, magnetic measurements, flatness etc. The Multi-Material Line Chart enables the comparison of a measurement curve for different material units. 

A dedicated SEM screen can be configured to support reactive scheduling functions for Direct Rolling Scheduling lines, consisting of 2 Caster lines continuously feeding a single Hot Mill line.

With the new material combination screen, planning rules and cutting plan generation logic are now available on the office screen.

New context function in OHS Gantt Chart handles heat splitting at the meltshop, before or during casting. As part of exception management, a „Return from Caster“ function is now available in OHS standard to manage a complete or partial heat return from a casting production step. Split heat can be assigned to predefined rework order templates and treatment practices.

A newly designed mobile web application supports shop floor operations and is fully synchronized with the corresponding PSImetals component. The web interface with responsive design is the perfect solution for any mobile device: smartphones, tablets and industrial handheld devices.