The first Covid-killing steel has been developed by researchers at the University of Hong Kong. As explained in the study, stainless steel products are extensively used in public areas, making it one of the most frequently touched materials. On a conventional stainless steel surface, coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) can be detected even after two days.  So, let’s take a look at what makes this new alloy Covid-killing and how it could be used to keep us safe.   Who is behind the research? The research was led by Professor Mingxin HUANG at the Department of Mechanical Engineering of the Faculty of…

Under the new Industrial Deep Decarbonization Initiative (IDDI), the governments of the UK, India, Germany and Canada have announced a pledge to purchase low carbon-emission steel. Green steel is already experiencing a rise in demand, with this announcement encouraging the market’s growth.  The steel industry is critical to the global economy, but it is also one of the biggest producers of carbon dioxide. And so, decreasing the level of CO2 produced by the industry is vital if countries are to achieve the goal of net-zero emissions by 2050. And green steel is thought to be the answer. Here we look…

Implementing a new ERP system is no small task. Add in the time pressures and volatility of the metals market, and you can be certain this implementation is not something you want to be doing again a few months down the line. So, selecting the right software can be a pretty daunting decision. This is why we suggest breaking it down. One of the first choices to be made is whether a generic or industry-specific ERP system is best for your business. Here, we outline the key differences between the two and explain why industry-specific triumphs over generic for metal…