Luxmet

Luxmet is moving from technology development and industrial validation into a new phase of international growth. The Board of Directors of Luxmet Oy has appointed Hannu Hautala as CEO of the company, effective 1 September 2026, to lead this next phase of

In secondary steelmaking, the ladle furnace is where steel quality and production costs are decided. Final adjustments to slag and temperature determine whether a heat meets its target grade or creates delays, waste, and rework. The Challenge with Slag an

Picture: The temperature and composition of the molten metal in a ladle furnace directly affect the quality of the final product. Luxmet's ArcSpecLF monitors both in real-time, using Optical Emission Spectroscopy. SSAB is a global leader in special and pr

Ladle furnaces (LF) play a critical role in secondary metallurgy, refining molten steel before casting. While they offer precise control over temperature and composition, they also present several challenges that can impact steel quality, process efficien

As the steel industry faces growing pressure to decarbonize, climate disclosure frameworks such as the CDP Climate Change Rating, and ResponsibleSteel, to mention some, are playing a bigger role in how companies are assessed. A strong CDP score reflects m