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Norway unveils plans to build world’s first ship tunnel
By Matjaž Matošec | 13 April 2017
This ambitious project would enable ships to bypass the perilous waters of Norway’s western coast and holds great opportunities for stainless steel suppliers.
In search of 'unobtainium'
By Matjaž Matošec | 30 March 2017
You won’t find it in the periodic table but may remember it from the 2009 film Avatar. Unobtainium: possessing all the properties except the all-important one.
Stainless steel rejuvenates Lillehammer Art Museum
By Matjaž Matošec | 16 February 2017
Crowned with a cantilevering cube wrapped in polished stainless steel, the recent expansion of the museum gives the institution a contemporary look.
Natural gas dehydration
By Matjaž Matošec | 19 January 2017
Raw natural gas is saturated with water which must be removed to ensure safe transport. A new technology makes gas dehydration less costly and more efficient.
Replacing glass with stainless steel
By Matjaž Matošec | 05 January 2017
In response to continually cracking glass bridge panels, the Chattanooga City Council recently voted to invest in a more durable material solution.
The importance of grade selection in architecture
By Matjaž Matošec | 14 December 2016
Stainless steel is a truly remarkable architectural material, provided that a suitable grade is selected for each individual project .
Renewable energy is on the rise
By Matjaž Matošec | 03 November 2016
Renewables have surpassed coal to become the largest source of newly installed power capacity in the world.
Fostering the spirit of community
By Matjaž Matošec | 15 September 2016
The exchange of information, knowledge, ideas and experience is essential for any professional community to thrive and remain vibrant. The stainless steel community is no exception.
Postlude to Rio: Stainless Steel in Sports Equipment
By Matjaž Matošec | 25 August 2016
Strength, corrosion resistance and aesthetic appeal are some of the characteristics that make stainless steel ideally suited to a range of sports equipment.
Tackling Food and Water Waste with Stainless Steel
By Matjaž Matošec | 23 June 2016
The food and beverage industry is heavily reliant on stainless steel, with food and water waste creating further demand for the material.
Urbanisation Holds Huge Promise for Stainless Steel
By Matjaž Matošec | 09 June 2016
By 2050, population growth and urbanisation are expected to more than double the amount of stainless steel used in architecture, building and construction.
The Power of the End User
By Matjaž Matošec | 28 April 2016
Product development, manufacture, marketing and supply are distinct processes, but they all work towards the same goal: to satisfy and attract end users.
Steel Producers Unite in Fight against Fake Products
By Matjaž Matošec | 14 April 2016
The spread of counterfeit products has become a global problem affecting many industries, including that of stainless steel. To fight this harmful practice, a group of reputable pipe manufacturers has recently established a new initiative.
Quenching World’s Thirst by Turning Seas into Fountains of Fresh Water
By Matjaž Matošec | 31 March 2016
With fresh water scarcity affecting populations around the globe, desalination is gaining in importance. Stainless steel helps make this costly process viable.
Stainless steel for stainless water
By Matjaž Matošec | 17 March 2016
Although widely considered a basic human right, universal access to clean drinking water remains a challenge. Stainless steel is part of the solution.
Handling Stock of Fickle Nickel
By Matjaž Matošec | 03 March 2016
What to do with a stock of nickel alloys at times of low nickel price: sit on it or sell it? A recent LinkedIn discussion provides some clues to this conundrum.
Turkey and Stainless Steel
By Matjaž Matošec | 18 February 2016
Bridging Europe and Asia, Turkey is a country with rich history, culture and natural resources. Add to this a fast-growing economy and you get a land of great opportunities for stainless steel.
High-Performance Alloys in (Bio)Pharmaceutical Industry
By Matjaž Matošec | 04 February 2016
The production of pharmaceuticals must strictly adhere to regulatory and performance requirements. As these are becoming more and more stringent, high-performance alloys containing molybdenum and/or nickel are increasingly used for process equipment.
Flats Explained
By Matjaž Matošec | 21 January 2016
Stainless steel comes in various shapes which can be grouped into larger families. Sheet, coil and plate are among the product types forming the family of flats. What do they have in common and what sets them apart?
Nickel Alloys and Their Many Uses
By Matjaž Matošec | 09 December 2015
Rapidly growing world population and urbanization drive the need for high-performance materials that are capable of delivering greater efficiency while operating in tougher conditions. Nickel alloys are one such family of materials.
The Durability of Stainless Steel
By Matjaž Matošec | 19 November 2015
Among the most attractive properties of stainless steel are its durability and resistance to corrosion, making this material a commodity without which our lives are difficult to imagine. Its benefits, however, extend beyond the utilitarian.
The growing family of ferritics
By Matjaž Matošec | 08 October 2015
Widely seen as an attractive alternative to more traditional austenitics, ferritic stainless steels are gaining in popularity and, consequently, in variety.
Aerospace: Necessity as the mother of invention
By Matjaž Matošec | 01 October 2015
The aerospace industry is a major consumer of special steels and as such one of the driving forces behind the development of new stainless steel alloys.
Shiny façades and the issues of glare and solar energy
By Matjaž Matošec | 10 September 2015
Highly reflective materials offer eye-catching façade solutions but also entail some risks. Glare and solar energy reflected off the surface are among them.
Industry 4.0: A game changer?
By Matjaž Matošec | 20 August 2015
Synonymous with the fourth industrial revolution, Industry 4.0 has the potential to transform industrial production. Can it impact the stainless steel industry?
Stainless India: Production growth vs. consumption potential
By Matjaž Matošec | 09 July 2015
The Indian stainless steel market is flourishing, but production growth outstrips that of consumption. Can the country turn this trend around?

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