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voestalpine AG

Innovation & Technology

As a globally leading steel and technology group, we as voestalpine embodies innovation in the industry. The challenges of digitalization, automation and AI are implemented in innovative production processes.

Researcher Sarah: Steel in Her Genes
Even as a child, Sarah L. loved experiments, testing, and technology. The passion for steel was instilled in the product and process development expert from the very beginning. Today, here in Kapfenberg, she develops our high-performance materials of the future.
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#FavoriteMoments for the Mobility of the Future
Cars are more than just a means of transportation: Whether you’re heading on vacation, visiting family, or exploring nature, values and a certain way of life are part of every journey. Our products are installed in countless vehicles worldwide, contributing to many individual #FavoriteMoments in everyday life and ensuring you arrive safely at every destination.
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We combine regional expertise with a global presence
Lower Austria is one of our key locations. Here, in the Metal Forming Division, we develop high-quality steel products that are used worldwide, including in modern storage systems. In doing so, we make an important contribution to global markets while simultaneously strengthening the local economy—a commitment underscored by our involvement in the Grafenegg Festival.
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greentec steel

We’re digging tunnels for greentec steel
The microtunnel supplying power to the new electric arc furnace at the Linz site has been completed. This brings us one step closer to our goal—even underground—of transforming steel production as part of greentec steel.
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greentec steel via pneumatic tube
A kilometer-long pneumatic tube system has been supporting us at our Linz site for more than three decades. It connects the production facilities of our greentec steel Edition with the central testing laboratory. This is how we ensure the quality of our most sustainable steel edition.
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Green, gigantic, greentec steel in Linz
With greentec steel, we are laying the groundwork for a new, low-carbon steel production process at our Linz site and are building and expanding the necessary infrastructure. While operations continue, work is currently underway on more than 20 individual projects simultaneously—a feat of engineering unique in Europe.
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