【SMM Steel】Automated quality assurance in forging: SMS group, Hirschvogel, Sightwise set new milestone

Published: Mar 25, 2026 16:35

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【SMM Steel】SMS group, Hirschvogel, and Sightwise launched an automated final inspection system for closed-die-forged components at Hirschvogel's Denklingen plant. It replaces manual testing with faster, more precise defect and geometry detection. Integrated into SMS's iForge platform, it cuts labor costs, eliminates human error, and scales easily for new products.

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