Economy
May 16, 2014
Great Designs in Steel
Written by John Packard
Steel Market Update attended SMDI’s “Great Designs in Steel” conference on May 14. This was the 12th year of the popular GDIS conference, and it was well attended with over 1200 auto steel players. The focus of the conference was on auto light weighting through the use of advanced high strength steels (AHSS). There were a plethora of presenters speaking to the engineering, metallurgical, and fabrication applications of advanced high strength steels.
While walking through the crowded corridors packed with auto industry reps, mill reps, fabricators, and engineers, you couldn’t miss the marvels of AHSS engineering on display. From door panels, truck frames, to the steel skin of the 2014 Ford Mustang, the place was alive with the buzz of curious steel disciples all eager to learn more about the latest advances in AHSS applications.
