Global technology company ABB has achieved integration of its ABB Ability Data Analytics Platform for Sunflag Iron and Steel Company in Bhandara, for metals, tying together all manufacturing and operational data of steel melt shop and rolling mills to improve production planning and plant performance optimisation. The plant, which has a capacity to produce 500,000 tonne of high-quality special steel per annum, now has the platform to integrate data sources across 17 operational areas, including non-ABB systems. ABB integrated with the existing automation systems for process and quality monitoring in real time, aligning with user-friendly operator dashboards available via a web page on mobile. The platform enables identification and diagnosis of issues or use of extra resources. ABB Ability Data Analytics Platform for metals will provide clear advantages in terms of monitoring and troubleshooting daily process and quality issues.