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Artificial intelligence, steel and the future of shipping
Shipping is set to change as new technologies go mainstream, but steel will remain indispensable.

World’s biggest dump truck runs on steel
Able to carry loads of 450 tonnes, the BelAZ 75710 is the biggest dump truck on the planet and is built on advanced high-strength steel (AHSS).

Glass corridor in China takes tourists above the clouds
This stunning steel-built tourist attraction in China features the world’s biggest piece of glass, among other record-breaking engineering feats.

Wheelchair rugby athletes look to steel
Steel-built bumpers allow rugby wheelchairs to repeatedly absorb the impacts of high level professional play without affecting performance.

‘Foldable’ tech revolutionises temporary structures
British firm Ten Fold Engineering has developed buildings that can be transported on the back of a lorry and put up in a mere 10 minutes.

Tintagel bridge relies on steel to recreate historic crossing
What was the burning question facing the engineering team behind Cornwall’s new Tintagel Bridge?

Corkscrew design pushes architectural boundaries
Torre Helea in Puebla City, Mexico uses a unique steel cantilever structure to create a ‘corkscrew’ design that gives its apartments a 360° panoramic view.

Jewel Changi airport is majestic architectural feat
A glittering, multi-faceted steel and glass dome covers spectacular indoor gardens at Singapore’s newly opened Jewel Changi Airport

How steel helped usher in the era of rock and roll
From its use in acoustic steel guitars in the 1930s, to modern pick-ups and guitar strings, steel has played a central role in the evolution of popular music.