Innovation 3D steel printing takes off on the International Space Station Steel entered the space age on 30 May 2024 when a 3D steel printer printed its first steel component on the International Space Station.More
Innovation Clearing earth’s orbit Japan's national aerospace agency has developed an innovative solution to planet Earth's serious space debris problem
Innovation The perfect icebreaker Once considered inaccessible, the Arctic is now being opened up by icebreakers; a little-known class of advanced ships that are reshaping the region's geographical and geopolitical landscape
Innovation Roll-on containers cut carbon dioxide SSAB’s new Hardox steel is being used in containers that offer a boost in sustainability for the transport sector
Innovation Ice hockey’s elite steel edge Brynäs IF are one of Sweden’s best ice hockey teams. We discover how combining the latest knife blade steel and the best boot innovations keep them ahead of the competition
Innovation Steel returns to pro cycling The Tour de France used to be dominated by it, but 22 years have passed since the last Yellow Jersey was won on steel. Now, with steel tubing more advanced than ever, a pro team is bucking the trend
Innovation A world-first in prosthetics An expert team have put steel to the test, creating the largest, strongest artificial limb in the world, one that can carry the weight of an elephant
Innovation Tiny battery packs big punch Researchers have created a world-first fuel cell that uses stainless steel to power mobiles for a week and keep drones airborne for more than an hour
Innovation Building real-life iron men How the development of innovative robotic exoskeletons could change healthcare and industry forever
Innovation Cranes reach new heights An innovative add-on kit from Terex Cranes can enhance the capacity of some of the world’s largest steel cranes