China introduces new national standards for smart steel manufacturing
The State Administration for Market Regulation has issued three new standards to streamline digital infrastructure and data integration in the steel industry.
China's State Administration for Market Regulation (SAMR) has released a series of national standards aimed at advancing smart manufacturing within the steel industry. The move addresses long-standing challenges related to inconsistent design protocols, fragmented data systems, and difficulties in coordinating resources across multiple production sites.
The three standards focus on specific areas: smart factories for scrap metal processing, digital twin systems for steel plants, and integrated control systems for multi-site manufacturing. By mandating a layered, decoupled architecture, the standards aim to clarify technical boundaries and functionality, reducing the tendency for redundant system development.
Key requirements include a defined structure for digital entities and knowledge models within digital twin systems, as well as integrated strategies for quality, logistics, and performance management. These guidelines are intended to provide clear criteria for companies during the planning, design, and integration phases of smart factory upgrades.
Industry experts note that these standards serve to bridge existing gaps in the automation of scrap metal processing and cross-site resource allocation, ultimately aiming to harmonize manufacturing technologies across the sector.