TFI Network+ Workshop: Energy Efficient Manufacturing
This workshop will introduce technology and innovation to impact energy efficiency within the foundation industries manufacturing
Published: May 4th, 2021
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TFI Network+ Small Project Funding Call Now Open: Energy Efficient Manufacturing
TFI Network+ invites proposals for short term projects in the area of Energy Efficient Manufacturing within the Foundation Industries. Proposals will be accepted in areas such as new low energy manufacturing processes, energy recovery systems and improved thermal management
Published: April 29th, 2021
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12th European Electric Steelmaking Conference (EEC 2021)
EEC 2021 will be a hybrid event. Organisers look forward to welcoming our delegates to Sheffield, and understanding that some may face travel restrictions, at the same time provide a fully interactive, virtual conference experience, with emphasis on delivering exceptional engagement, networking and knowledge exchange between our on-site and remote participants.
Published: April 26th, 2021
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Cements and Carbon Dioxide
The need to reduce the embedded CO2 in all material production is a growing global concern. This presentation looks at cement and concrete and the many ways its manufacturers and users are minimising their environmental impact without compromising the effectiveness of the materials in service.
Published: April 26th, 2021
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The Industrial Decarbonisation Challenge
This presentation will provide an overview of work which is now underway to deploy CCS and hydrogen at scale, to develop the regional plans needed to support a broad range of industries within a region (including skills development, jobs, costs, new technologies etc) and the research programme to support further development and reduce costs.
Published: April 26th, 2021
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Circularity in the Clean Energy Transition – IEA EGRD Webinar
This webinar will look at the circularity of the clean energy transition from different angles: Challenges related to sourcing materials for renewable energy infrastructure, circularity in manufacturing processes and their durability and eventually disposal or reuse. These challenges will be exemplified by a closer look at wind turbines and batteries.
Published: April 22nd, 2021
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The Future of Materials: Self-healing Polymers and Glass
In this interactive webinar, speakers will not only showcase the various bio-inspired and bio-integrated self-healing polymers and glasses they have developed but also discuss the opportunities that these might offer to the construction industry through a facilitated round table discussion. This will be concluded with a Q&A session from the audience, so please do come along ready to contribute and explore the topic of self-healing materials for the built environment.
Published: April 21st, 2021
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UK Gov set to speed up target to cut carbon emissions, bringing forward target date by 15 years
UK Government is expected to announce new climate change commitments, bringing forward the race to Net Zero by cutting carbon emissions by 78% by 2035
Published: April 20th, 2021
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Launch of UKRI Interdisciplinary Centre for Circular Metals
This launch will outline the Centre’s vision and aims to make the UK the first country to fully circulate metals by 2050; as well as hearing from prominent figures in industry, public and academia. There will also be opportunities for networking and lively panel debate sessions with guest speakers.
Published: April 20th, 2021
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£40m emissions cut plan from industry in south Wales
Major industries across south Wales, including steelworks and cement sectors, have joined forces to work out how to slash their carbon emissions over the next 20 years. It is a “massive challenge” that could protect tens of thousands of jobs while creating many more, they say.
Published: April 16th, 2021
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