If you missed this special session that brought together our in-house experts Dr. François Frascati (Product Manager), Dr. Gregory Puaux (THERCAST® Developer), and Arianna Gotti (Casting Expert) to share insights into the digital transformation of continuous casting in the steel industry, this article is made for you!
Continuous casting is a core process in the steelmaking (other materials are also available in the solution: aluminium basis, copper basis, titanium basis...) industry—complex, high-stakes, and difficult to control in real time. Optimizing this process means being able to accurately simulate multiple physical phenomena, from thermal and hydraulic behavior to mechanical deformation and electromagnetic influences.
At Transvalor, we are helping companies master this complexity using THERCAST®, our multiphysics simulation software, major competitive advantage compared to other solutions on the market. In this webinar, we demonstrated how our solution supports continuous casting machine optimization, aligning with the broader vision of implementing digital twins in manufacturing.
To simulate the behavior of a continuous casting line, we first need to digitize the equipment itself:
This structured approach brings us one step closer to a true digital twin of the continuous casting process—enhancing predictive capabilities and process control. This approach allows us also to digitalize a wide range of casters from very old technology to very new directly depending on the data we can obtain (drawings, CAD...).
The latest release of THERCAST® NxT 3.0 introduces even more power and flexibility for industrial users. The software is capable of handling various casting processes, including:
THERCAST® supports simulation with or without Electromagnetic Stirring (EMS) and integrates thermal, hydraulic, and mechanical solvers. Whether you're analyzing filling, cooling, or solidification, THERCAST® adapts to your industrial needs.
THERCAST® supports large panel of materials, from different steels grades to aluminium, titanium and more. Macrosegregation and micro-structure prediction can also be used to manage the final quality and properties of the raw materials.
One of the main highlights of the session was the presentation of our evolving Continuous Casting Machine Tool. This tool is the result of:
Our vision doesn’t stop here—we’re already exploring the development of a continuous casting machine reader, making it easier to import and simulate real equipment directly from CAD or digital sources.
This roundtable was part of a broader communication campaign designed to foster dialogue with our user community and promote innovation across industries.
At Transvalor, we are committed to leading the way in digital manufacturing. The CCMT optimization journey is part of a larger movement toward simulation-driven design, intelligent systems, and AI-powered optimization—not just for steel, but across all sectors where material transformation is key.
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