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Digital Product Passport and steel: how AFP® immediately makes your company compliant with EU regulations

At the heart of the European strategies for a more circular, sustainable, and transparent economy lies the Digital Product Passport (DPP), representing a groundbreaking shift. This digital passport will be mandatory for all critical materials — including steel — and will contain structured data on the product’s lifecycle: production, environmental impact, technical characteristics, recycling, and... View Article

ISO 27001 Certification and Data Security: How AFP® Protects Steel Certificates through the implementation of International Standards

In today’s digital world, cybersecurity and data protection are essential for every company. For this reason, AFP® by Need Steel has initiated the process of obtaining ISO/IEC 27001 certification. This international standard defines the requirements for an Information Security Management System (ISMS). A strategic choice for the security of digital certificates ISO 27001 certification ensures... View Article

Easy integration with ERP and PLM: how AFP® digitizes and automates steel certification in less than 2 months

Do you want to digitize steel certificates and integrate them with your ERP or PLM? With AFP® by Need Steel, the transition to digital steel certification is fast, secure, and seamless. Our solution is designed for steel, manufacturing, and metalworking companies that want to automate document management and simplify workflows. 1. Initial analysis and mapping... View Article

How to increase the value of steel with AFP® digital certification on blockchain: +3% margin and more loyal customers

In the increasingly competitive steel market, certifying steel with blockchain technology has become a differentiating and strategic factor. Thanks to AFP® by Need Steel, digital steel certification transforms into a tool to increase the perceived value of the product, protect the supply chain, and gain a concrete competitive advantage. By using anti-fraud digital certificates, signed... View Article

Digital Steel Certification: Traceability, Anti-Fraud, and Blockchain with AFP® by Need Steel

In the modern steel industry, subject to increasingly competitive global markets and stricter environmental and quality regulations, material traceability is no longer an optional advantage but an essential requirement. Traditional quality certificates—often in paper or PDF format—are vulnerable to tampering and counterfeiting, causing serious impacts across the entire supply chain: delays, legal disputes, and loss... View Article

Need Steel is ready for Made in Steel 2025!

We are excited to announce our participation in Made in Steel 2025. The main international trade fair for the steel sector which will be held in Fieramilano Rho from 9 to 11 May 2025 NeedSteel is a unique and innovative portal set to revolutionize how suppliers and buyers connect in the steel market. Through its platform,... View Article