Transforming the metals industry with the X-Pact® Digital Hub automation and software ecosystem

The X-Pact® Digital Hub is a sophisticated software ecosystem designed to transform the metals industry through seamless integration, scalability, and unified user experience. It is an empowering framework that encapsulates all the valuable SMS applications, offering a unified platform for diverse operational needs.

At its essence, the X-Pact® Digital Hub ties together over 300 industrial software application, creating a cohesive and efficient operational environment. This ecosystem is about amplifying their potential through integration and configurability. By enabling all applications to exchange data, follow common standards, and interoperate effortlessly, the X-Pact® Digital Hub ensures applications full value without the inefficiencies of isolated systems.

To the X-Pact® Digital Hub the user experience is key. With a single entry point, unified interface, and consistent workflows, it simplifies access to all functionalities. Whether it’s managing process data, energy consumption, or quality metrics, the X-Pact® Digital Hub consolidates critical information from your applications into intuitive, transparent dashboards. This holistic view empowers users to make informed decisions quickly and effectively.

The X-Pact® Digital Hub features a truely unique architecture. It supports SMS’s proprietary applications and also provides the flexibility to integrate third-party functionalities and custom solutions. This ensures that the ecosystem grows with customer needs, offering unparalleled scalability and extendability.

Innovation is at the heart of the X-Pact® Digital Hub, and its evolution is driven by continuous updates. Regular releases introduce new features and enhancements, ensuring that the ecosystem remains cutting-edge and aligned with the latest industry needs. With each update, the X-Pact® Digital Hub becomes more robust, offering customers fresh capabilities to optimize their operations and stay ahead in a competitive landscape.

Customer benefits

  • Unified user experience
  • Transparent insights
  • Seamless workflows
  • Enhanced interoperability
  • Future-proof architecture

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Features

  • User experience

    The X-Pact® Digital Hub is designed for a streamlined experience through a shared interface accessible via a Launchpad. This interface allows users to access all applications and services from a single account, eliminating the need for multiple logins. It aims to offer a cohesive and consistent user experience across different functionalities.

  • Services

    The X-Pact® Digital Hub includes a comprehensive set of services that facilitate customization, integration, and interaction. These services include tools for reacting to events, creating tasks, managing workflows, and autonomous agents. The system supports both predefined functionalities and custom solutions, enabling users to tailor the platform to their specific needs.

  • Infrastructure

    The X-Pact® Digital Hub encompasses the necessary development, operations, and security standards to support the software ecosystem. This foundation ensures that all applications run smoothly and securely, providing the backbone for the system's operations and development.

  • Data platform

    The X-Pact® Digital Hub is designed to streamline data management and integration. It includes connectors to various data sources, centralized storage for shared data, and a message bus for event-based communication. The platform organizes information in models that are easy to use, supporting efficient data exchange and integration across applications.

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