EVENT
AISTech
- • Location: Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA
- • Date: May 4 – 6, 2026
- • Venue: David L. Lawrence Convention Center
- • Booth: 1827
ABOUT
We're heading to AISTech 2026!
The Midrex team will be at Booth 1827, and we’re looking forward to connecting with industry peers throughout the event.
Stop by to discuss digitalization, procurement, and the latest innovations in ironmaking with our experts.
Come say hello, our teams would love to connect.
SCHEDULE
Technical Papers
Our industry experts are presenting four technical papers at this year’s show, covering digitalization, operational excellence, and the future of ironmaking.

Katsuma Fujiwara
Comparative Study of the Mechanical Properties of DRI Reduced With Hydrogen and Hydrogen–Carbon Monoxide Mixtures Under Nonisothermal Conditions
- • Session: Direct Reduced Iron: DRI Handling
- • Date: 5/4/2026
- • Time: 10:30 AM
- • Room: 409

Mickie Michishita
HBI Production Trial With Direct Reduced Iron From a Cold Agglomerated Briquette
- • Session: Direct Reduced Iron: DRI Handling
- • Date: 5/4/2026
- • Time: 10:00 AM
- • Room: 409

Paul Kazalski
Comprehensive Development of an Electric Heater for Reducing Gas Generation in a DRI Plant
- • Session: Direct Reduced Iron: Shaft Operation
- • Date: 5/4/2026
- • Time: 02:30 PM
- • Room: 410

Toru Higuchi
Comparative Analysis of the Reactivity and Oxidation Kinetics Between Hydrogen-Reduced DRI and Natural-Gas-Reduced DRI
- • Session: Direct Reduced Iron: DRI Handling
- • Date: 5/4/2026
- • Time: 09:30 AM
- • Room: 409
View the schedule below for further information.
Full ScheduleFEATURING
Digitalization Demo
Visit our booth for a live demonstration of these digital tools designed to optimize plant performance, enhance operational visibility, and empower data-driven decision-making in real time.

Archit Jain
At AISTech, we’re showcasing our digital solutions
- • Operator Training Simulation (OTS): Digital twin technology for safe, realistic operator training
- • Connectivity & Professional Services (RPS): Shared, secure, real-time visibility with Midrex expert support
Procurement
Visit our Procurement Team at AISTech! Midrex provides a suite of comprehensive supply chain services in support of its plant sales and engineered services projects. And our suppliers are essential links in a supply chain devoted to excellence in quality, service, and performance.

Chris Clancy, Director – Procurement
Will Riney, Manager – Project Procurement and Vendor Control
If you are a supplier in the following categories, we would love to meet you
- • Plant Systems & Equipment
- • Instrumentation & Controls
- • Proprietary Equipment & Materials
- • Power Distribution
- • Evaluation & Testing
Recruitment
If you’re looking for a new career opportunity stop by our booth or the Students Recruiting Reception.
