Research & Development

Innovation has been at the core of Štore Steel for more than 175 years.

Our research and development activities focus on creating advanced steel solutions, improving production technologies, and continuously enhancing material performance to meet the evolving requirements of industrial and automotive applications.

By combining metallurgical expertise, modern production capabilities, and close collaboration with customers and research partners, we transform innovation into practical solutions that deliver measurable value.

Steel grade development

We develop and optimize specialty steel grades tailored to demanding industrial and automotive applications. Our research focuses on achieving the optimal combination of mechanical properties, heat treatment response, machinability, and long-term component performance.

Production process optimization

Continuous optimization of steelmaking, rolling, heat treatment, and quality control processes enables us to further enhance product consistency, manufacturing efficiency, and production reliability. Our process development activities also support improved resource utilization and more sustainable steel production.

Customer-driven innovation

Innovation begins with our customers’ requirements. Through close collaboration with customers, industrial partners, and research institutions, we transform technical challenges into practical steel solutions that deliver measurable value throughout the manufacturing process.

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National R&D programmes

Research projects and collaborations

Our long-term commitment to research and innovation is demonstrated through active participation in national and international research projects. Conducted together with industrial partners, universities, and research institutions, these projects have contributed to the development of new steel grades, production technologies, and metallurgical know-how that support our products today.

Project MARTINA

Advanced materials for new applications

We participated in the MARTINA research programme, bringing together industrial companies and research institutions to develop advanced materials and manufacturing technologies for demanding industrial applications. The programme strengthened our expertise in steel development, metallurgical processes, and the industrial implementation of innovative material solutions.

Project SMHC – Super Machinability High Cleanliness

Enhanced machinability with improved steel cleanliness

Through the SMHC research project, we developed manufacturing technologies for producing steels with enhanced machinability while significantly improving steel micro-cleanliness. The project focused on optimizing the formation and modification of non-metallic inclusions without changing the chemical composition of the steel, enabling improved machining performance while maintaining demanding mechanical properties.

Project ČMRLJ

Advanced microalloying technologies

Through the ČMRLJ research project, we collaborated with leading industrial and research partners to develop new microalloying technologies for cleaner, higher-quality steels. The project focused on controlling non-metallic inclusions, grain refinement, and nano-precipitation through advanced microalloying concepts, enabling improved mechanical properties and manufacturing performance across a wide range of steel grades.