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WorldAutoSteel is a global research consortium driving the future of sustainable mobility through steel innovation.

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Coating selection drives more than corrosion resistance; it shapes friction, weldability, and paint performance. The right choice varies by application, so it pays to know the trade-offs before die tryout.

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What happens to a vehicle’s climate impact when the production route changes? Join Russ Balzer & Brandie M. Sebastian, LCACP, to compare stamped steel, aluminium HPDC & mega-castings through an LCA lens. 📅 22 Sep | 13.00 UTC | 09:00 AM EDT

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New on AHSS Insights: How welding distortion simulation lets engineers predict shape deviations in AHSS body structures before building a prototype. This allows testing fixes without the time or cost of a physical trial.

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The Zeekr 7X's dome-shaped body structure uses ultra-high-strength steel to boost torsional rigidity by 35%. Today's steel grades are shaping the next generation of EVs.

Source: https://t.co/eH4kgDyWYe

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WorldAutoSteel is a sponsor of the 19th Aachen Body Engineering Days, taking place September 22–23, 2026 in Aachen, Germany. We’ll join international experts presenting innovations in body, material, and production technology.

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Did you hear? We've redesigned the site to give engineers, OEMs, and researchers faster access to technical publications, steel resource tools, and the latest AHSS research—all in one place.

Explore the new site: https://t.co/ipg3v8q4kD

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🎉 Three years ago this month, we unveiled Steel E-Motive as the first fully engineered, autonomous ride-sharing vehicle concept built of AHSS. Today, SEM is still shaping what's possible for the future of mobility. Here's to the next chapter. 🚗⚡

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#ICYMI - In the latest issue of International Design Engineer, WorldAutoSteel director Ingo Olschewski discusses why today's advanced high-strength steels offer a scalable pathway to reducing vehicle complexity, cost, and weight. More: https://t.co/x90B2JvACi #AutomotiveSteel

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A new WorldAutoSteel study found aluminium mega-castings can generate significantly higher global warming potential and energy usage than a functionally equivalent stamped steel solution. Read the article here: https://t.co/30MUSOGT8R

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Did you hear? We've redesigned the site to give automotive engineers, OEMs, and researchers faster access to technical publications, steel resource tools, and the latest AHSS research—all in one place.
Explore the new site: https://t.co/SYctiS0t4r

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Liquid Metal Embrittlement (LME) is one of the more talked-about challenges in welding zinc-coated advanced high-strength steels. Thanks to years of research across the industry, it's now well understood and manageable in production. More: https://t.co/92kmSozHfy

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Steel where it counts, placed with purpose.

The 2027 Toyota GR86 chassis mixes high-strength and hot-stamped steels, each positioned to help drivers maximize control on the road.

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Resistance Spot Welding (RSW) is the most-used joining process in automotive body assembly, and it all comes down to three variables: current, time, and pressure. More RSW basics here: https://t.co/yGqguVCTtK #AutomotiveSteel

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Third-generation AHSS grades are giving engineers a cold-stamping alternative that holds up: enough ductility for deep draws and complex shapes, plus the edge-stretch performance needed to avoid cracking. Read the case studies: https://t.co/bpkiwZOZ5Y #AutomotiveSteel

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Steel is everywhere. It's the safety cage around you, the crash zones ahead of you, the chassis beneath you. Steel makes up about 65% of the average vehicle. And it's 100% recyclable, infinitely, without losing quality.

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The 2026 Toyota RAV4 features a body structure that's 9.7% more rigid than the previous generation. Reinforced A-pillars, suspension mounting points, and frame joints deliver the safety and ride quality drivers expect. #SteelStrong

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87% of the Fiat Fastback's body structure is made up of high- and ultra-high-strength steel. Its high-strength steel body dissipates impact energy in a collision, delivering exceptional cabin integrity for occupants. #AutomotiveSteel

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When it comes to RSW in AHSS, fracture mode alone doesn't tell the full story. Load-bearing capacity does. More: https://t.co/b6QTjv19kg #AutomotiveManufacturing

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The right AHSS grade can mean the difference between a part that forms cleanly, and one that doesn't. 🔩

From B-pillars to A-pillars, see how grade selection solves real stamping challenges in practice.

More here: https://t.co/KqJJS2cz6a #AutomotiveSteel

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In the latest issue of International Design Engineer, WorldAutoSteel director Ingo Olschewski discusses our new feasibility study on parts consolidation.

Read the full article: https://t.co/FuDYGzlvLl