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Association for Iron and Steel Technology
The Association for Iron & Steel Technology (AIST) is a non-profit organization with 16,000 members from more than 70 countries. With 29 Technology Committees and 22 Local Members Chapters, AIST represents an incomparable network of steel industry knowledge and expertise. Its mission is to advance the technical development, production, processing and application of iron and steel.
Latest News
American Steel Companies Optimistic About Industry's Future
01 October 2020 - The U.S. steel industry will emerge from the pandemic-driven economic downturn leaner, stronger and all the more technologically capable, several industry leaders said during AIST’s Virtual Town Hall Forum Wednesday morning.
Energy Department Funds Steel Decarbonization Research
20 August 2020 - Two leading steel researchers have been awarded a US$4 million U.S. Energy Department grant to further explore hydrogen-based steel production.
In Deference to Safety, AISTech 2020 Canceled
08 July 2020 - The Association for Iron & Steel Technology has decided to cancel AISTech 2020 and focus instead on the 2021 edition of the annual conference and exposition, the association has announced.
AIST Board Member Named BEUMER Corp. CEO
03 June 2020 - German material handling specialist BEUMER Group has brought aboard steel industry veteran Joseph "Joe" Dzierzawski to lead its North American subsidiary.
Here’s Where Steel Industry Digitalization Can Have the Biggest Impact
21 May 2020 - New digital tools have the potential to greatly change steel production, but they perhaps have the most potential in two key areas, energy consumption and carbon reduction, according to Katja Windt, chief digital officer for SMS group.
Noodle.ai CEO: Mills That Adopt AI Will See Returns. But the Size and Speed of the Payoff Depends.
19 May 2020 - There are dividends to be had in applying artificial intelligence (AI) to steel mill operations, but the pace and degree of those returns depends on the operation to which the technology is applied, according to Stephen Pratt, chief executive of data science and artificial intelligence firm Noodle.ai.
Bruce Shields, AIST 71-Year Life Member, Passes Away
05 February 2020 - Bruce M. Shields, a longtime U. S. Steel metallurgist and an AIST Life Member who held one of this organization’s longest active memberships, has passed away.
What’s Prompting American Steel Investments? It’s More Than Trade Policy, Executives Say
08 May 2019 - Although the Section 232 steel tariffs have given U.S. producers cover, the recent spate of capital investments is being driven more by other factors, including customer demand and good business sense, several steel executives said during the annual AISTech Town Hall Forum on Wednesday.
Commercial Metals CEO Receives Steelmaker of the Year Award
07 May 2019 - Commercial Metals Company chairman of the board, president and chief executive Barbara Smith accepted AIST’s Steelmaker of the Year Award on Tuesday, saying that the recognition wouldn’t have come without the hard work and diligence of the company’s employees.
U. S. Steel CEO: Section 232 Tariffs Are Helping, but Challenges Remain for Steel
07 May 2019 - The Section 232 steel tariffs are helping U.S. producers to recover from the damage caused by unfairly traded imports and are allowing them to make critical re-investments, United States Steel Corporation president and chief executive David Burritt said Tuesday.
Steel Should De-Emphasize Tons Per Hour Metric, Tech CEO Says
28 March 2019 - With the digital tools that are available today, steel producers ought to move away from tons produced as a performance measure and focus instead on something more precise — profits per hour, said Noodle.ai chief executive officer Stephen Pratt.
As Steel Starts the Digital Journey, Look for the Finish
27 March 2019 - A bit of advice for steelmakers that are looking to deploy digital technologies but are unsure of where to start: begin at the end.
AIST Distinguished Member Wins Top Engineering Honor
21 February 2019 - Colorado School of Mines metallurgy professor and AIST Distinguished Member and Fellow John G. Speer has been elected to the National Academy of Engineering, one of the field’s highest honors.
Trump Signs Executive Order Expanding Buy American Preferences
31 January 2019 - President Trump on Thursday signed an executive order that strengthens Buy American preferences for infrastructure projects.
Fall Claims Life of AIST Distinguished Member
29 August 2018 - Leading steel researcher and noted AIST member Dr. Bruno Charles De Cooman died Wednesday after he reportedly fell from a window in his Moscow apartment building.
AISTech Welcomes International Audience to Philadelphia
06 May 2018 - AIST is expecting more than 6,000 people to arrive in Philadelphia this week for AISTech 2018, marking the 15th installment of what is the world’s largest annual iron and steel technology event.
Two Named to U. S. Steel Executive Management Team
03 February 2017 - United States Steel Corp. has appointed two senior directors to its executive management team, the Pittsburgh-based steelmaker announced on Friday.
AIST Announces Expansion of Global Headquarters
30 September 2016 - The Association for Iron & Steel Technology is acquiring full ownership of its shared headquarters, a move that will accomodtae fututre growth of the association, the association has announced.
AIST Appoints New Board President, Officers
20 May 2016 - The general manager of America’s largest integrated steel works has been named president of the Association for Iron & Steel Technology, the association has announced.
AIST's Annual Trade Show to See One of Its Best Turnouts
15 May 2016 - More than 7,500 people are expected to attend the Association for Iron & Steel Technology’s annual conference and exposition, AISTech, which informally opened Sunday in Pittsburgh, Pa.
