Digitalization Applications Technology Committee
MISSION: To promote the understanding and advancement of appropriate digitalization applications, architectures and technologies for the processing of steel, by providing forums to learn about best practices, new and current technologies; by enabling the exchange of problem solving ideas within the metals processing industry, and with potential suppliers; as well as by networking with associated disciplines in academia, government, research and related industries.
AIST Staff Engineer
Alicia Gauffin
+1.724.814.3099
Chair
Kris Kent
Nucor Steel Arkansas
Vice Chair
David Kober
Global Gauge
Upcoming Meetings
Upcoming Webinars
Driving Digital Transformation in the Metals Industry: Change Management, Predictive Analytics, and Advanced Material Tracking
Date: 18 September 2025 Location: , , Zoom webinar
Contact: agauffin@aist.org
Industrial Automation and Control System Fundamentals
Date: 09 March 2026 Location: TBD, Indianapolis, Indiana
Contact: Alyssa Olson +1.724.814.3095 aolson@aist.org
Technology Training
Digital Transformation Forum for the Steel Industry
Date: 13 October 2026 Location: Sheraton Station Square, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Contact: Shannon Kiley +1.724.814.3064 skiley@aist.org
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