The steel industry is revving up to meet the technological challenges needed on the drive toward a leaner, meaner and cleaner North American automotive industry, evidenced at an industry event this spring.

The Automotive Applications Council of the Steel Market Development Institute (SMDI) held its eighth annual Great Designs in Steel (GDIS) seminar in Livonia, Mich., providing the more than 1,000 attendees a dramatic demonstration of the advances being made in steel vehicle applications.

GDIS offered first-hand demonstrations highlighting steel solutions ranging from product research to major original equipment manufacturer applications. High-quality discussions addressing key issues...