Infrastructure Africa’s data revolution is underpinned by steel A steel-built network of data centres is being constructed in Africa, revolutionising the continent’s internet speeds.More
Innovation Steel foam shatters bullets Composite metal foam developers are producing lightweight steel structures so strong they can turn bullets to dust-like shards on impact
Innovation A low-carbon jet fuel future? Innovators in the fields of fuel, steel and aviation reveal how a low-carbon jet fuel made with steel process gases could revolutionise air travel
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
Automotive Steel lightens automotive load Automotive industry innovators are developing advanced high-strength steels for car manufacturers that deliver on lightweighting, strength, versatility, eco-efficiency and affordability
Construction & building A new way to build? A revolutionary, digitally-fabricated steel mesh could make construction more sustainable – and open up a world of possibilities for architects
Infrastructure Tackling water loss in Tokyo The Tokyo Metropolitan Government’s Bureau of Waterworks have used stainless steel to dramatically reduce the city's water loss
Construction & building The world’s first invisible bridges? A series of bridges being erected in China’s Zhangjiajie National Forest Park are set to provide unparalleled views of the region's stunning quartzite landscape with the aim of blending harmoniously into their surroundings
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