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Modern steel plate manufacture relies on the manipulation of recrystallisation and grain growth in order to obtain maximised and precise product quality. Additionally the economics of modern plate production demands lean alloying, relying on grain refinement and low-temperature deformation to develop the mechanical properties. Using a series of case-studies taken from recent plant installations, this paper aims to demonstrate the importance of the integration of mechanical equipment supply, process knowledge and automation in the production of thermomechanically controlled steel plate. The principles goals highlighted are to follow the correct temperature-strain path, maximise productivity and assure product quality and consistency.