Cardiff, UK – [June 2025]
In response to the growing demands for greater efficiency and reduced environmental impact within the steel manufacturing sector, Cardiff-based technology scaleup Nightingale HQ is pleased to announce the launch of a comprehensive set of free digital tools on their GoSmarter.ai platform.
The new suite of tools provides production managers with the capability to quickly identify and implement strategies manage and reduce scrap and offcuts without the need for complex software or significant investment.

Scrap Calculator: Realise Immediate Cost Savings

Excessive scrap is a significant source of waste and lost revenue in steel manufacturing. The Scrap Calculator offers a straightforward solution for better managing scrap, enabling users to input data such as material volumes, scrap rates, and resale values. The tool provides immediate insights into cost savings to Production and Finance teams who are managing the process.

Scrap Logger: Efficient Scrap Tracking

Effective scrap management requires accurate and easy tracking. The Scrap Logger tool simplifies this process, allowing users to record essential data such as weight in, weight out, skip identification, and relevant notes. The logged data can be exported seamlessly to Excel for reporting and analysis, ensuring streamlined management and better resource utilisation across the factory floor.

Offcut Manager: Optimise Rebar Offcut Management

Rebar offcuts can often go unnoticed, contributing to material inefficiencies. The Offcut Manager tool enables manufacturers to track and manage these offcuts effectively, logging details such as lengths, diameters, and machine sources. Users can generate detailed reports in Excel, providing valuable insights into inventory management and helping to minimise waste.

Emissions Calculator: Understand and Reduce Carbon Footprint

With increasing regulatory pressure and a growing focus on sustainability, the GoSmarter.ai Emissions Calculator helps manufacturers calculate the carbon footprint of their steel production processes. By inputting data such as steel weight and production methods (including Blast Furnace and Electric Arc Furnace), users receive detailed breakdowns of their carbon emissions from both production and transport. This tool provides an opportunity to identify emission reduction strategies and make more sustainable operational choices.

Shape Code Calculator: Streamlined Rebar Planning

Accurate rebar planning is essential for efficient operations. The Shape Code Calculator simplifies the process by calculating the length and weight of bent steel rebar based on shape codes and specific dimensions. By providing instant, precise calculations, this tool helps to optimise material planning and reduce the risk of errors during reinforcement tasks.

Weights Calculator: Simplify Material Tracking and Inventory

The Weights Calculator is a practical tool designed to streamline inventory management. By entering details such as diameter, length, and quantity of steel items, manufacturers can quickly calculate the total weight of materials in stock or required for orders. This supports effective material tracking, better resource planning, and optimised allocation of materials.

Unlock Even More with a GoSmarter Account While the free suite of tools provides immediate value, registered users can gain access to even more advanced features, including the MillCert Reader and Rebar Optimiser, both of which offer further enhancements to operations, efficiency, and sustainability.

To explore these tools and discover how GoSmarter can support steel manufacturers in improving both operational efficiency and sustainability, please visit: GoSmarter.ai.

For further information, media inquiries, or partnership opportunities, please contact hello@nightingalehq.ai

EDITOR’S NOTES

About Nightingale HQ: Nightingale HQ is a leader in AI-driven solutions for industrial sustainability. The GoSmarter.ai platform provides steel manufacturers with an innovative set of tools that help reduce waste, optimise manufacturing processes, and lower carbon emissions, all while enhancing operational efficiency and profitability.