The Association for Iron & Steel Technology (AIST) is a non-profit entity with 16,600 members from more than 70 countries. AIST is recognized as a global leader in networking, education and sustainability programs for advancing iron and steel technol
New career opportunities await! AIST provides a wide range of education and networking experiences to enhance your professional development. AIST's incomparable network represents decades of experience in the iron and steel industry.
AIST’s 22 Member Chapters offer steel industry professionals the opportunity to participate in AIST on a grassroots level.
The Technology Committees of AIST are comprised of volunteer- based members dedicated to advancing the technical development, production, processing and application of iron and steel.
AISTech provides a global perspective on today’s marketplace by featuring technologies from all over the world that help steelmakers to compete more effectively.
AIST resources cover a wide spectrum of industry information, including the Interactive Steel Wheel, which will help you learn each step of the steelmaking process without stepping foot inside a mill.
Iron & Steel Technology is the premier technical journal for metallurgical, engineering, operating and maintenance personnel in the iron and steel industry.
Through the AIST Foundation, AIST has a number of scholarships, grants and programs addressing the needs of the industry's next generation.
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