Abstract
This lecture, given by the President of the Institute of Metals, reviews some of the changes that have occurred in steelmaking during the past 50 years, and illustrates how steel has become an important part of the developing world of materials. It describes how selection of high-quality raw materials and changes in methods and scale of production have resulted in improved output, reduced energy consumption, and materials suitable for present-day applications such as offshore installations. It discusses the importance of materials for all engineers and related disciplines, and then outlines how the Institution of Mechanical Engineers and the Institute of Metals might together influence education, training and qualifications in complementary areas.
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