Intelligent Scrap Yard Mapping and Sorting with Vision Systems for Process Optimization

12 May 2026, 17:10
20m
Porta room (Milan Marriott Hotel)

Porta room

Milan Marriott Hotel

Oral Presentation EEC 3.D Recycling and circular economy in steelmaking Recycling, circular economy and reduction of environmental impact in steelmaking I

Speaker

MARIO GELMINI (BM Group)

Description

Efficient management of the scrapyard is essential to improve steelmaking productivity, yet visual mapping and material classification often remain manual and error-prone. This paper presents new solutions developed by Polytec that combine advanced vision systems, AI-driven analytics, and robotic automation to map, classify, and sort scrap materials in real time. The systems integrate high-resolution imaging, spectral analysis, and deep-learning models to identify scrap composition and contamination, enabling automated purification and targeted material handling.
Furthermore, by generating a dynamic digital twin of the scrapyard, the platform ensures accurate material tracking, optimized charge preparation, and improved process traceability from yard to furnace.
Case studies will demonstrate how AI-powered vision and robotics can transform scrapyard operations into a connected, data-driven environment, delivering measurable gains in melt shop performance, quality control, and environmental efficiency.

Speaker Company/University BM Group
Speaker Country Italy

Primary author

ION RUSU (BM Group)

Co-author

ANNA ZOPPIROLLI (POLYTEC SPA)