Technological Innovation

Steel is the most widely used structural and functional material globally due to its abundant reserves, low cost, and versatile properties, supporting critical industries like construction, machinery, transportation, energy, aerospace, marine engineering, mining, and defense. With technological advancements, steel has continuously evolved—from smelting processes to microstructures, performance limits to applications—redefining this “traditional material.” Developing next-generation steel—high-performance, cost-effective, and eco-friendly—is crucial for advancing China’s modernization with new productive forces.