FutureOn and SteelTrace today announced a solution service agreement to integrate SteelTrace’s Smart Manufacturing Records into FieldTwin, FutureOn’s digital twin platform for offshore energy projects. The integration will reduce the time spent locating quality documentation, helping operators to make faster maintenance and integrity decisions while maintaining a complete audit trail.
The integration will address 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.
Engineers will now be able to move directly from an asset in FieldTwin to the certificates, inspection records and manufacturing data that verify how it was manufactured, inspected and installed.
SteelTrace’s blockchain-backed Smart Manufacturing Records (SMRs) replace static PDF certificates with structured digital records that provide a verified audit trail from raw material through fabrication and installation. 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.”
Development of the integration is underway, with availability planned for operator and EPCI customers. FutureOn and SteelTrace already share customers across the offshore energy sector. SteelTrace was selected for Chevron Technology Ventures’ Catalyst Program in 2023, recognising its potential to support digital innovation across the energy industry.