Post by WMG, University of Warwick

What happens when traditional craftsmanship meets advanced materials science? Popular blacksmith and content creator Alec Steele recently collaborated with our Steels Processing Group to develop a custom steel alloy. Utilising our state-of-the-art processing equipment and research expertise, the project put traditional blacksmithing theories to the test against rigorous scientific data. Thank you to Alec and his team for partnering with us to showcase the power of academic-industry collaboration, and to the WMG team who made this project possible: Professor David Greenwood, Dr Carl Slater, Theo Teasdale, Karen A., Edward Hodierne, and Professor Claire Davis. Watch the full video detailing the research, testing and final results: https://bit.ly/4p1Jzn4