A new collaboration between FutureOn and SteelTrace is set to help operators make faster maintenance and integrity decisions while maintaining a complete audit trail.
FutureOn, a leading provider of digital twin technology for the energy industry and SteelTrace, a cloud-based Smart Manufacturing Record (SMR) platform have agreed to integrate SteelTrace’s Smart Manufacturing Records into FieldTwin, FutureOn’s digital twin platform for offshore energy projects. This will reduce the time spent locating essential documentation, a common challenge across offshore projects.
Material Test Records (MTRs), weld records, coating documentation, Non-Destructive Examination (NDE) results and fabrication sign-offs are created throughout the manufacturing and construction process but are often stored separately from the engineering models and operational systems used to manage offshore assets. Once assets enter operations, engineers can spend valuable time searching disconnected systems and archived documentation to locate the information they need.
The integration will enable operators and EPCIs to access material test records, weld records and inspection data within FieldTwin, providing trusted information for asset integrity, maintenance planning and decommissioning within a single geospatial workspace.
SteelTrace’s blockchain-backed Smart Manufacturing Records (SMRs) replace static PDF certificates with structured, trusted digital compliance records that provide a verified audit trail from raw material through fabrication and installation. By capturing and validating manufacturing and inspection data against project specifications in real time, SteelTrace creates a single, auditable source of truth across the entire asset lifecycle. The integration will bring these records directly into FieldTwin, improving traceability without changing existing engineering workflows.
Tom Meulendijks, CEO and Founder of SteelTrace, said, "Every offshore asset has a history. From the steel mill through fabrication and installation, thousands of records are created to demonstrate quality and compliance. The challenge isn't creating that information, it's making sure engineers can easily access it years later when they need it most.
“By connecting SteelTrace with FieldTwin, we're making verified material records available alongside the asset itself.”
Filip Valica, VP Corporate Development at FutureOn, said, "A digital twin only delivers real value when it gives engineers immediate access to the information behind the asset. As offshore infrastructure matures, operators need trusted material information to extend asset life, support maintenance and plan for decommissioning.
“Bringing SteelTrace's verified material records directly into FieldTwin enables operations teams to quickly access the documentation they need to support maintenance, in-field repairs and decommissioning without searching across multiple systems."
