Where the Next Wave of Smart Cities Will Emerge

Major cities in developing countries around the world are transitioning into smart cities. Smart cities use information and communication technology (ICT) and

Materials Matter: Why Steel Beats Aluminum in the Sustainability Debate

There is a general consensus within the automotive industry that favors electric vehicles (EVs) as the most feasible solution to decreasing greenhouse gas

Top 5 Holiday Gifts that will WOW Manufacturers

There’s less than a week to go to get everyone’s presents ready for the holidays. While everyone seems to be thinking up the perfect gifts for family and

Ask an Expert: Manufacturing in the 4th Industrial Revolution

The 4th Industrial Revolution is transforming the manufacturing industry. Artificial intelligence (AI) and robotics are being applied to production and

The Forgotten Fleet: Looking Back on Early Electric Vehicles for a Better Future

People have a hard time imagining a world where the majority of people drive electric vehicles (EVs). However, in 1912, there were more than 30,000 EVs on US

India: A Rising Sun in the Global Renewable Energy Industry

According to the World Bank, India is the world’s third largest consumer of electricity in 2017 after a 90 per cent year on year growth. Yet 240 million people

What it Takes to Build a Natural-Disaster-Proof House

It has been an incredibly tumultuous year in terms of weather and natural disasters, with many deadly storms around the world. In honor of the upcoming World

Ask an Expert: The Role of Steel in a Changing Oil Industry

The transitions sweeping the energy industry in the US are profound and would have been unimaginable fifteen years ago. To a large extent, they have been

Innovative Metal Applications in Everyday Electronic Products

You would think that metals are typically used for the most part in building and bridge construction. But today, thanks to technological advances, their use

It’s Time to Clean Out the Pipes with Stainless Steel

We rely on water, for everything from hygiene to industry. What the majority of people don’t think about every day is exactly how that water gets delivered,