ThyssenKrupp Steel Europe (Duisburg, Germany):

Fischer H. R., Dr., Member of Executive Board, Sales and Innovations, e-mail: info.electricalsteel@thyssenkrupp.com

Steel as the main material of up-to-date industrial production can’t be replaced in many production areas. United efforts of steel producers, steel customers, universities and scientific-research centers create the powerful innovative system. This process is very active in Germany. The company ThyssenKrupp Steel Europe increases the focus on research and development during last years. The pioneer efforts have been also undertaken in steel composites and hybrid materials. Another important direction of activity is weight reduction for steel constructions, first of all for automotive industry. In this area ThyssenKrupp has developed the InCar concept and has suggested it to its customers. It is concluded and confirmed that steel is a high-tech material and offers clear advantages over other materials. In future, steel will continue to play its key role in industrial value chains and contribute with innovative solutions to the sustainable development of society.