Challenges

ArcelorMittal needed to accurately track the location of steel products and heavy trolleys within an immense industrial area. The company required:

•  ±5 meter accuracy across 95% of the site.
• ±0.5 meter pinpoint precision in 18 specialized zones for the precise parking of heavy trolleys.
• A system resilient to the harsh radio environment prevalent in steel manufacturing.

Solution

Wittra Networks answered these challenges with a state-of-the-art hybrid RTLS platform. Unlike conventional systems dependent on extensive cabling and hardware, Wittra’s network is entirely wireless, drastically reducing deployment complexity and infrastructure requirements.

A limited number of strategically placed Gateways ensure complete site coverage. The hybrid RTLS approach leverages multiple wireless technologies to provide reliable and accurate positioning, even in radio-challenged environments such as large steelworks.

Business benefits

A primary advantage of Wittra’s solution is the elimination of costly and cumbersome cabled infrastructure required by traditional Ultra-Wideband (UWB) competitors. This innovation translates to outstanding value:

• 90–95% lower network cost compared to any competitor.
• Rapid deployment and minimal disruption to ongoing operations.
• Flexibility to adapt and scale as ArcelorMittal’s needs evolve.