Category: Articles
Beyond Press Hardening: 3rd Gen AHSS In B-Pillar Design
The B-pillar is one of the most demanding components in a vehicle body structure. It has to be strong enough at the top to protect the passenger cabin in a side impact, while the lower section must absorb crash energy—two very different performance requirements in a single stamped part. Read more
AI Expulsion Prediction In Resistance Spot Welding Of Advanced High-Strength Steels
Resistance spot welding (RSW) is the most utilized joining process in car body assembly with exceptionally high demands on quality and reproducibility. Read more
Shaping the Future of Steel in Automotive Manufacturing: A Conversation with Ingo and Cees
In this short conversation, outgoing Director Cees ten Broek and incoming Director Ingo Olschewski from WorldAutoSteel share their thoughts on the organization... Read more
Digitalization In Tailor Welded Blanking
In automotive engineering, welding isn’t just joining metal. it’s where strength, weight savings, and sustainability meet. Read more
Five Questions with Ingo Olschewski
As WorldAutoSteel’s new Director, Ingo Olschewski shares his perspective on the future of automotive steel, from electrification and sustainability to the opportunities shaping tomorrow’s mobility. Read more
WorldAutoSteel Announces Appointment of Ingo Olschewski as New Director
WorldAutoSteel has announced the appointment of Ingo Olschewski as its new director. Read more
Steel E-Motive Microstudies: Engineering Safety for Future Mobility
As the automotive industry transforms to future mobility, safety will remain a top priority. Read more
Understanding Tensile Testing for Better Metal Forming Simulations
Tensile testing provides essential data for metal forming simulations, but using the wrong stress-strain model can lead to inaccurate results. Read more
WEBINAR Replay: Understanding Liquid Metal Embrittlement (LME) in Advanced High Strength Steel Components
Liquid Metal Embrittlement (LME) surface cracks may develop during resistance spot welding in advanced high-strength steels used in automotive bodies. Read more
WorldAutoSteel Publishes New Liquid Metal Embrittlement Component Study
Results of our latest study on Liquid Metal Embrittlement confirm that LME is predictable and preventable. Read more
15th Steelie Awards Winners Announced
The Steelie Awards recognize worldsteel member companies for their contribution to the steel industry in a series of categories impacting the industry. This year's winners—shown below—were announced in October. Read more
Student Project Showcases Innovation in Interior Design of Mobility-as-a-Service Concept Steel E-Motive
WorldAutoSteel’s Steel E-Motive program showcases autonomous ride-sharing vehicle concepts (known as Mobility-as-a-Service or MAAS). It highlights steel’s strength and durability, with a critical focus on sustainability for reaching net zero emissions targets. Read more
Part Consolidation in the Battery Structure = Cost Mitigation
Part consolidation in the battery structure provides cost savings in material requirements and reduced investment in required tooling. Read more
Resistance Spot Welding AHSS to Magnesium
There is an increased need to join magnesium alloys to high-strength steels to create multi-material lightweight body structures for fuel-efficient vehicles. Read more
Student Engineers to Adapt SEM2 from People Mover to Commercial Delivery Vehicle
WorldAutoSteel advances steel's advantages in the automotive and future mobility industries. Read more
Meeting the Engineering Challenges of Autonomous Vehicles: The Steel E-Motive Student Engagement
For the Steel E-Motive project, we engaged Ricardo plc to collaborate with our technical directors to develop a Level 5 Autonomous Vehicle. Read more