Construction & building 3D printed steel connectors set to make the construction industry more sustainableResearchers at the University of Aberdeen in Scotland are creating 3D-printed reusable steel connectors that will make buildings easier to reuse, adapt and recycle instead of demolition.More
Innovation Steel foam shatters bulletsComposite 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 orbitJapan's national aerospace agency has developed an innovative solution to planet Earth's serious space debris problem
Innovation The perfect icebreakerOnce 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 loadAutomotive 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 TokyoThe 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 dioxideSSAB’s new Hardox steel is being used in containers that offer a boost in sustainability for the transport sector