ABB Launches Stressometer Remote Flatness Assistance Solution to Boost Metallurgical Industry Perfor
Time:2026-05-07 Browse: 0
Zurich, Switzerland — ABB has introduced the Stressometer Remote Flatness Assistance Solution, designed to help metallurgical customers achieve operational excellence. This innovative solution enables steel, aluminum, copper, silicon steel, and other metal producers to optimize flatness control systems remotely, enhancing production stability and overall performance.
Transforming Maintenance into Proactive Performance Management
Flatness control is a critical factor in metallurgical production profitability. ABB’s remote assistance solution allows service engineers to securely access on-site equipment with end-user authorization for real-time troubleshooting and system performance monitoring. By shifting from reactive maintenance to proactive performance management, metallurgical companies can reduce operational risks, stabilize production, increase output, and minimize product downgrades. This ensures rolling mills operate closer to their optimal performance range.
Mitesh Upadhyay, Global Product Manager of Digital & Services, Measurement & Analytics Division at ABB, said:
"In today’s metallurgical industry, operational stability, product quality, and output are vital to maintaining profitability and competitiveness. Many production interruptions are not caused by major equipment failures but by subtle process deviations, control issues, actuator performance, or changing production conditions—challenges that require specialized expertise for rapid diagnosis and resolution."
Structured, Knowledge-Driven Service Delivery
The Stressometer Remote Flatness Assistance Solution delivers a tiered service model that embeds ABB’s deep industry expertise within a secure, controlled support framework. This enables customers to proactively manage performance, rather than merely reacting to problems, and make informed investment decisions based on data analysis.
The solution represents a fundamental shift in industrial service delivery—from traditional labor-based services to knowledge-driven value creation. Customers can flexibly select services according to their risk profile, laying the foundation for sustained operational excellence.
Secure, Standards-Compliant Digital Solution
Built on a Micro PC-based architecture, the Stressometer solution fully complies with IEC 62443-4-1 security standards and is supported by an ISO 9001:2015 certified software platform. ABB provides fully managed services, ensuring secure data handling and reliable connections. By integrating specialized expertise with real-time operational demands, the solution transforms uncertainty into stability, risk into resilience, and performance potential into measurable results.
About ABB
ABB has been empowering industries for over 140 years with electrical and automation technologies. By combining engineering expertise with digital solutions, ABB helps companies operate efficiently, improve energy and production performance, and achieve sustainable growth. ABB employs approximately 110,000 people worldwide and is listed on the SIX Swiss Exchange (ABBN) and Nasdaq Stockholm (ABB).
