AI firm launches platform to cut waste and boost UK steel industry

Nightingale HQ's GoSmarter.ai, an AI-powered platform, has been purpose built for the reinforcement steel industry.

 

It has already been used by manufacturers like Midland Steel to use digital tools to address challenges such as automating data extraction, optimising reinforcing bar production planning, and monitoring environmental impact.  

 

Steph Locke, head of product for NHQ, which is based in Cardiff, said: “For us as a Wales-based tech scale-up, we’re excited about the opportunity to support local steelmakers during this transformative time.

 

"Investment in Tata Steel’s transition to electric arc furnace technology at Port Talbot represents a major turning point for the sector and opens up long-term opportunities to apply new technologies to old challenges. 

 

“Looking wider, under the UK’s new Infrastructure Strategy, steelmakers will face increased pressure to be more efficient and sustainable, yet the majority lack the digital tools required to meet these expectations.

 

“That’s why we feel now is the perfect time to officially launch GoSmarter.ai, which can deliver powerful, no-code AI directly to production teams without expensive software or technical expertise.

 

"We’re already working with some of the biggest manufacturers in Europe, and our ambition is to have a wide-reaching impact on the UK steel industry.”

 

Globally, the rebar market is set to reach £325 billion by 2031, driven by infrastructure growth and government investment.

 

At the same time, ongoing UK/US tariff uncertainty highlights the importance of innovation and cost-efficiency for maintaining competitiveness.