A new way to make steel could reduce America’s reliance on imports
MIT News • 2/13/2026
Summary
Hertha Metals, founded by Laureen Meroueh SM ’18, PhD ’20, has developed a new method for producing steel and high-purity iron for magnets using natural gas and electricity. This innovation could potentially reduce America's reliance on imports.
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