The current outlook for the American steel industry and industries that rely on steel presents yet another punishing lesson on trade. The 25% tariffs on imported steel, put into effect in March 2018 with the express goal of saving the American steel industry, may have had the opposite effect. In the past month, U.S. Steel […]

In the metals industry today, a hot topic is that of steel vs aluminum. Both materials are readily available, both are recyclable, and both offer corrosion resistance. So what is driving the hype, and the competitive nature of this rivalry? It first came to my personal attention around 2010 when I was at a traditional […]

By Emily Conover May 20, 2019 at 7:00 am The new kilogram has finally arrived. Updates to scientists’ system of measurement went into force May 20, redefining the kilogram and several other units in the metric system. The revamp does away with some outdated standards — most notably, a metal cylinder kept in a vault […]