| Abstract Scope |
In an era defined by change and global uncertainty, the steel industry stands at a crossroads. Steel development is no longer confined to the laboratory; it has moved to the shop floor and is enabled by data science. From transportation to energy and infrastructure, today’s most critical sectors demand steels with precisely engineered performance, delivered through increasingly complex and adaptive processing routes.To meet these evolving needs, industrial steel researchers are harnessing the power of digital transformation. Advanced analytics, cloud computing, and real-time data integration are accelerating alloy discovery, optimizing manufacturing, and enabling faster, more flexible product development. This shift also challenges legacy systems and traditional approaches, requiring a reimagining of how innovation is achieved. This keynote explores how the steel industry is leveraging materials science and digital infrastructure to drive strategic responsiveness. Through case studies and insights, we’ll explore how steel alloy development and process optimization are changing to deliver on customer requirements. |