the association for iron & steel technology (aist) is a non-profit organization with over 16k members from more than 70 countries. with 29 technology committees representing all facets of the iron and steel manufacturing process and 22 local member chapters spread across six continents, aist represents an incomparable network of steel knowledge and expertise. aist creates platforms at our conferences, meetings and expositions where technical conversations can be had, ideas can be shared and new developments can be presented.