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 musicMore
Infrastructure Steel-built drills key to massive underground infrastructure Carving their way hundreds of metres below surface-level and through challenging conditions, tunnel boring machines (TBMs) have revolutionised underground infrastructure
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
Infrastructure Modular system rethinks rail A new aboveground steel rail system could revolutionise transportation for the developing world. Its minor physical footprint will mean it is safer for wildlife and better for the environment than traditional road and rail