Alessandro Ferrari

Head of Technical Direction and Software Development for the group, leading a team of over 100 people across multiple specialized departments: automation, robotics, machine vision, IoT, R&D, and testing. I oversee the entire technology area, defining innovation and development strategies, optimizing technical processes, and ensuring integration across departments. Key activities and projects: Development and implementation of innovative robotic cells for the steel and industrial sectors Introduction of advanced machine vision technologies Coordination of complex international projects Direct management of team leaders and support for the technical growth of team members

Responsible for defining and developing R&D projects, with a focus on technological innovation and continuous improvement of automation and robotics solutions. Key activities and projects: Development of data logging systems and cloud-based reporting tools Design of the first AGV prototypes for autonomous material handling Integration of new features into standard robotic cells Development of custom robotic cells for special projects

Technical and organizational manager of the software division for robotics and machine vision. I oversaw the evolution of the organizational structure, initially managing projects directly and later coordinating team leaders. Key activities and projects: Furnace temperature monitoring and control systems Automated labeling in steel industry environments Automation solutions for the tube sector and special processing lines Ladle maintenance and continuous casting automation Radiator pressing and packaging Tube palletizing and handling

Managing Director and Technical Manager of the company, overseeing all aspects of organization, engineering, and project development. Led the company’s growth from a startup to a well-established business with 30 employees. Key activities and projects: International collaborations in the textile industry Control and regulation of rolling mills and flying shears (Europe) Design and development of flying saws for tube mills (Russia) Automatic positioning of stator winding heads (Germany) Regulation of LF furnace electrodes (Brescia, Italy) Development and implementation of robotic cells and industrial automation systems

Software development for PLC and HMI systems, and commissioning of complex plants in the steel, mining, and industrial sectors. Main activities and projects: Automation and control of mineral grinding plants Steel handling systems and rolling mill automation Automation of welding wire processing plants (Malaysia, Peru, South Africa) Automation of a cogeneration plant (boiler and steam turbine) DCS control for a paper mill (refining section and constant part)

Creation of layouts and diagrams using CAD software