AIST - Association for Iron & Steel Technology

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Have you renewed your AIST membership for 2025 yet? The good news is that there is still time. Don’t miss out on all the benefits AIST has to offer in the new year. Renew now to continue accessing discounts on AISTech registration, Technology Training Conferences and publications, a monthly subscription to Iron & Steel Technology, and access to 29 Technology Committees and 22 local Member Chapters. Stay connected and continue to grow your professional network worldwide in 2025! Learn more and renew now: https://lnkd.in/eUVU8bzj

The Making, Shaping and Treating of Steel: 101 was hosted last month in Cleveland, Ohio. The two-day, sold-out event brought together over 80 attendees for an in-depth exploration of the steel production process and its impact on product design, application and performance. This fall brought the addition of a brand-new presenter, Michael Peretic, alongside our expert instructor Bryan Webler of Carnegie Mellon University. Together, they guided participants through the evolution of modern steel production, highlighting the technological advancements of the past 25 years and the critical processes involved in shaping, treating and producing high-quality steel. The attendees went on an exclusive plant tour of Charter Steel – Cleveland, Ohio, where they got a firsthand look at the steelmaking process in action. Seeing the technology and expertise behind steel production in person truly brought the course to life. If you weren’t able to join us this fall, don’t worry! Mark your calendars for 11–12 March 2025, when we’ll be hosting this course in Louisville, Ky. — we hope to see you there!

Mark your calendar now for Wednesday, 4 December, from 15:00 to 17:00 EET (UTC +2) to hear more about accelerating the future of sustainable steel. The MENA Member Chapter is hosting an insightful virtual session as they take a look in the future of green steel in the MENA region and beyond! Karim Badr, RHI Magnesita, will moderate as we hear from a list of expert speakers including: Jürgen Cappel, CSC Cappel Stahl Consulting GmbH; Paolo Stagnoli, Tenova; Joachim von Schéele, Linde plc; Mohamed Saleh, EMSTEEL Group; and Naveen Ahlawat, Jindal Steel and Power. Learn more and register today at https://lnkd.in/e3URizgv

Everything is bigger in Texas, including the 20th Annual Continuous Casting – A Practical Training Seminar that was hosted in Corpus Christi, Texas, this past October. There were 133 excited steel industry professionals, including 81 from steel-producing companies, gathering to explore the latest advancements in continuous casting technology. This year’s seminar featured expert presentations on a wide range of topics, from the history and theory of continuous casting to the practical applications in modern equipment. Key discussions included metallurgy, mold powders, machine design and solidification processes. Attendees also explored critical operational challenges, such as breakout prevention and equipment maintenance, including bearings, hydraulics and coating technologies. The event concluded with a tour of the Steel Dynamics Inc. – Flat Roll Group Southwest-Sinton Division, where participants saw continuous casting operations firsthand. AIST and the Continuous Casting Technology Committee would like to thank all the speakers, attendees and our sponsor, Cunova, for contributing to the success of this event!

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The 16th annual Secondary Steelmaking Refractories Seminar hit all the right notes last month in vibrant Nashville, Tenn. Over 120 attendees came together for an in-depth look at the refractory systems in steelmaking. The seminar kicked off with a deep dive into refractory selection and manufacturing, covering topics like brick manufacturing, ladle construction design and tundish refractories. The rockstar attendees came back for day 2 to hear presentations on ladle metallurgy furnace steelmaking, best practices for refractory use and ladle breakout failure analysis. The final day offered a hands-on experience with a tour of the GKN Hoeganeas – Gallatin facility, where attendees had the chance to see the latest in refractory technology and steelmaking operations in action. A huge thank you to all our speakers, attendees and our generous sponsors – Alkegen, Harbison Walker International, Magneco/Metrel and Vesuvius – for making this event a success! ?? Save the date for next year. The 2025 seminar will be held in Cincinnati, Ohio, next October. See you there!

The attendees had an exciting and busy week at the 2024 European Steel Forum. We are honored to reflect on the past few inspiring days full of collaborative discussions in the efforts being made toward decarbonizing the steel industry. Attendees heard from two keynote speakers, Siddhartha Sengupta, Hatch Advisory, and Mario Arvedi Caldonazzo, Gruppo Arvedi, along with nine panels that provided an in-depth look into strategies and challenges for steel as technology and production processes continue to evolve. As we look forward, the discussions and connections made at the forum will be vital in shaping a resilient and sustainable steel industry. We would like to recognize all the speakers, panelist, attendees, tour host thyssenkrupp Steel Europe AG, and sponsors for your engagement and commitment to this critical transformation. Lastly, thank you to event host, Hatch Küttner, and corporate sponsors Danieli, The Systems Group and TMEIC who made this a worthwhile event. We are looking forward to seeing you all at the 2025 European Steel Forum in Bilbao, Spain, hosted by IDOM.

Calling All AIST Young Professional and Student Members! This is your last chance to register to network with steel industry leaders! This Wednesday, 13 November at 6 p.m. EST — log on to connect with representatives of AIST’s Board of Directors and Foundation Board of Trustees — gain insight into their experiences and get personal advice for your own career. Participants will be divided into small groups for virtual breakout sessions, allowing for meaningful conversations. Checkout the lineup of high level managers you’ll have the opportunity to meet with and register today at https://lnkd.in/dZVzy4ys Don’t miss this unique opportunity to fuel your career growth. We look forward to seeing you there!

Student members from the University of Pittsburgh and Carnegie Mellon University had the opportunity to tour NLMK Pennsylvania. The students got an up-close look at the steelmaking process and discussed careers in steel with several of the tour guides. Thank you to NLMK Pennsylvania for hosting the students and providing lunch.