At the global giant's Differdange mill, artificial intelligence is involved in each specific step of the steelmaking process, creating economic and environmental value.
Laurence Kayl (Fedil)
[This article is part of a content series developed in collaboration with FEDIL, showcasing how artificial intelligence is contributing to the digital transformation of Luxembourg’s economy.]
ArcelorMittal, the world’s leading steel and mining company, has long been a cornerstone of Luxembourg’s industrial landscape. With operations in Differdange, Esch-Belval, and Rodange, the company produces high-value long steel products used in iconic structures worldwide, including the Freedom Tower in New York, the Burj Khalifa in Dubai or the crane rails for the Philippe- Chatrier tennis court in Roland Garros, Paris.
Maintaining competitiveness while reducing environmental impact has become a strategic imperative.
As global competition intensifies and environmental regulations tighten, ArcelorMittal Luxembourg, together with its local research centre and support of the group research organisation, is embracing artificial intelligence (AI) to transform its production processes and secure its position in the next industrial era.
The steel industry faces growing pressure from global overcapacity, particularly from China, and stringent European COâ‚‚ regulations. Maintaining competitiveness while reducing environmental impact has become a strategic imperative.
At the Differdange mill, ArcelorMittal identified potential for optimisation in scrap purchasing, furnace operations, and beam cutting - processes that are critical to cost, quality, and sustainability.
Traditional methods relied heavily on human expertise which can be further improved with the support of AI.
ArcelorMittal Differdange deployed a suite of AI-powered solutions across its operations, each targeting a specific stage of the steelmaking process.
The AI transformation at Differdange has delivered tangible benefits:
ArcelorMittal’s transformation in Differdange demonstrates how AI can be a strategic enabler in even the most established industrial sectors.
This initiative reflects a cultural shift in how decisions are made
By embedding intelligence into every stage of the steelmaking process, the company has not only modernised its operations but also laid the groundwork for a more agile, sustainable, and resilient future.
This initiative goes beyond technology - it reflects a cultural shift in how decisions are made, how resources are optimised, and how expertise is shared across teams and geographies.
The collaboration between operators, engineers, data scientists, and research institutions has been instrumental in turning complex challenges into scalable solutions.
As these AI modules continue to be deployed across other sites in Luxembourg and internationally, ArcelorMittal is setting a new standard for digital excellence in heavy industry - one where innovation, sustainability, and competitiveness go hand in hand.
