Infrastructure World’s largest fusion reactor offers hope for clean energy A powerful new steel-built tokamak reactor is aiming to finally achieve the holy grail of fusion-powered electricity generation.More
Construction & building Tintagel bridge relies on steel to recreate historic crossing How do you construct a bridge in an historic location that presents a set of unique and challenging site conditions? That was the burning question facing the engineering team behind Cornwall’s new Tintagel Bridge.
Construction & building Corkscrew design pushes architectural boundaries Torre Helea, a new residential building in Puebla City, Mexico, uses a unique steel cantilever structure to create a ‘corkscrew’ design that gives its apartments a 360° panoramic view.
Construction & building 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
Innovation 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
Innovation Victorinox steel gives iconic Swiss Army Knife its edge Reimagined for the 21st century, this instantly-recognisable pocketknife has Victorinox steel at the heart of its enduring appeal
Innovation Maraging steel delivers world’s finest fencing blades Due to its strength, flexibility and extreme toughness, professional fencers will only compete using swords made from maraging steel
Automotive Future mobility solutions will have steel at their heart As the world’s mobility systems undergo profound changes, providers will continue to be reliant on steel to help overcome a number of key challenges
Construction & building Steel-built rides bring thrills to theme parks across the globe One of the world’s most prestigious rollercoaster and ride manufacturers is reliant on steel to move people in new and exciting ways in some of the world’s biggest theme parks
Infrastructure Steel underpins infrastructure at World Cup in Japan The story of Japanese rugby city Kamaishi provides a humbling backdrop to a World Cup powered by steel