United States Steel Corporation, a leading steel producer and an SFIA member, and Google Cloud announced a collaboration to build applications using Google Cloud’s generative artificial intelligence technology. The generative AI application is anticipated to drive efficiencies and improve employee experiences in the largest iron ore mine in North America.
AI to Improve Productivity by 20%
U.S. Steel will launch its first gen AI-driven application, called MineMind,™ which aims to simplify equipment maintenance. The app will provide optimal solutions for mechanical problems, saving time and money, and ultimately improving productivity.
The initial phase of the launch will begin in September 2023 and impact more than 60 haul trucks at U.S. Steel’s Minnesota Ore Operations facilities, Minntac and Keetac.
When fully operational, MineMind will allow a U. S. Steel technician to reduce the amount of time to complete a work order by an estimated 20%.
“Faster repair times, less down time, and more satisfying work for our techs are only some of the many benefits we expect with generative AI,” said David Burritt, president and CEO of U.S. Steel.
In the following video, Burritt explains how U.S. Steel is changing the portfolio of steelmaking technologies.
100 Years of Innovation
As a leading manufacturer engaging in gen AI with Google Cloud, U.S. Steel continues to advance its more than 100-year legacy of innovation.
“U.S. Steel is at the forefront of the generative AI adoption cycle,” said Michael Clark, vice president, Google Cloud, North America Regions. “Our innovative work with U. S. Steel to power operational and functional innovation with our advanced generative AI technology has the potential to not only transform manufacturing but adjacent industries – from trends and logistics, to supply chain, sustainability, process automation, and more.”
U.S. Steel will work with Google Cloud to continue building new gen AI applications, including applications providing real-time data and insights. The two companies will seek to continue to expand the relationship to solve for high-impact areas across the U. S. Steel value chain.
About U.S. Steel
Founded in 1901, United States Steel Corporation is a leading steel producer. With an unwavering focus on safety, the Company’s customer-centric Best for All® strategy is advancing a more secure, sustainable future for U. S. Steel and its stakeholders. With a renewed emphasis on innovation, U. S. Steel serves the automotive, construction, appliance, energy, containers, and packaging industries with high value-added steel products such as U. S. Steel’s proprietary XG3® advanced high-strength steel.
The Company also maintains competitively advantaged iron ore production and has an annual raw steelmaking capability of 22.4 million net tons. U. S. Steel is headquartered in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, with world-class operations across the United States and in Central Europe. For more information, please visit www.ussteel.com.
Additional Resources
- U. S. Steel Launches Thought-Provoking ‘Steel Stories’ Podcast
- Sustainability Update #10: U.S. Steel Issues New EPDs for Big River Steel Products
- Sustainability Update #7: U. S. Steel and CarbonFree Agree to Pursue CO2 Capture Together