Technology & Innovations

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  30.06.2026

  Damage in metals increases under shear load

  The extent to which materials can withstand mechanical loads is crucial to the safety of components – e.g. in aeroplanes. Researchers have now discovered a previously unknown mechanism of damage in metals, which is particularly relevant to materials’ formability and safety with an eye to recycling processes.

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  03.06.2026

  Digital infrastructure to aid materials research in Europe

  The MaterialsCommons project marks the inception of the first pan-European federated digital infrastructure for materials research and development. Steel producers ArcelorMittal and Voestalpine are participants.

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  30.04.2026

  Stainless steel brake discs significantly reduce particulate emissions and are exceptionally durable

  A stainless steel brake disc exhibits extremely low wear and has a predicted service life of up to 300,000 km. In a wheel brake fitted with an inorganic brake lining, wear is reduced by over 85 per cent compared with a grey cast iron brake disc and an organic friction lining.

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  22.03.2026

  Roll forming can shape materials just as precisely as a press

  Presses require a large footprint, and both operating and capital costs for machines and tooling are enormous. Is there really no alternative to a press when forming precision components? A forming expert wants to prove the contrary: Roll forming can shape with the same precision as a press – at a fraction of the cost.

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  27.02.2026

  Voestalpine modernises hot strip mill

  The refurbishment of the laminar cooling section of the hot strip mill in Linz enables uniform, controlled and customised strip cooling profiles across the entire cross-section and length. The modernisation enables Voestalpine Steel to develop new, sophisticated steel grades.

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  08.01.2026

  High-performance alloys for the additive manufacturing of energy converters

  In the plasma process, metal scraps are melted down for the sustainable production of powder – a key process for a closed-loop material cycle in additive manufacturing. Image: Julian Schurr/Aalen University

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  14.12.2025

  Rio Tinto’s Nuton technology produces first copper

  Rio Tinto has successfully produced its first copper using its Nuton technology at the Johnson Camp mine in Arizona, thereby taking, according to the company, a decisive step forward in the development of this efficient and environmentally friendly copper processing technology.

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  11.12.2025

  SAIL to build India’s largest blast furnace

  The Steel Authority of India Limited (SAIL) has awarded Danieli Corus the contract for the new Mega Blast Furnace No. 6 at its IISCO steelworks in Burnpur. IISCO’s Blast Furnace No. 6 will be the largest on the Indian subcontinent.

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  23.11.2025

  Emsteel modernises wire rolling mill

  Steel producer Emsteel, United Arab Emirates, is expanding its production capacity for high-quality products. A new wire rolling mill stand enables thermomechanical rolling.

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  20.11.2025

  Georgsmarienhütte inaugurates new rolling mill

  Greater flexibility, higher precision, faster delivery: with a new rolling mill featuring two Kocks blocks in Georgsmarienhütte, the GMH Group aims to set new standards in terms of variety, quality and delivery performance.

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  18.11.2025

  Innovative tools for socially responsible mining

  EU project strengthens ethically responsible exploration of critical raw materials.

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  17.11.2025

  Alter Steel modernises long products plant in Australia

  The Australian steel producer is equipping its mini-steelworks with environmentally friendly technology.

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