This Issue:
In this issue of the WorldAutoSteel Update, we look at how steel innovation is shaping the future of mobility. Dr. Danny Schaeffler explains how microstructural phases drive strength and lightweight design in our latest AHSS Insights blog and video, while Jérôme Favero of ArcelorMittal shares how steel supports sustainable, affordable, and locally resilient mobility in our newest Member Insights feature.
AHSS Insights: The Phases That Shape Automotive Steels
The latest AHSS Insights blog from Dr. Danny Schaeffler, President of Engineering Quality Solutions, explores how atomic structures inside steel determine its strength, ductility, and performance in automotive manufacturing. From ferrite to martensite, he explains how different microstructural phases and alloying strategies have transformed steel from a simple commodity into a precision-engineered material.
In his companion video, Understanding Microstructural Phases in Low-Carbon Steels, Dr. Schaeffler breaks down these concepts visually—showing how the arrangement of atoms and controlled cooling create the phases that make modern vehicles lighter, stronger, and safer.
Check out the article and video here: AHSS Insights
Jérôme Favero, Automotive Portfolio Director at ArcelorMittal
Member Insights: Steel Is Driving a Sustainable and Affordable Mobility Future
In our latest Member Insights feature on LinkedIn, Jérôme Favero, Automotive Portfolio Director at ArcelorMittal, shares how steel continues to shape the future of mobility. As the industry transitions toward a carbon-neutral future, Favero highlights steel’s unmatched sustainability and critical role in enabling both EV affordability and lightweight, safe vehicle design.
“Steel remains the most sustainable and cost-effective material for automotive applications,” Favero notes, emphasizing ongoing innovation in recycling, decarbonization, and advanced forming solutions. Read the entire Member Insights post here: LinkedIn