Drone usage by the cement industry
Global Cement explores the potential uses for drone technology within the cement industry
Published: September 7th, 2021
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‘Green steel’: Swedish company ships first batch made without using coal
Hybrit sends steel made with hydrogen production process to Volvo, which plans to use it in prototype vehicles and components
Published: August 25th, 2021
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Chinese scientists develop world’s strongest glass that’s as hard as diamond
Material could find applications in solar cells due to its ‘outstanding’ mechanical and electronic properties, say scientists
Published: August 10th, 2021
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Cement industry must be regulated to eliminate its carbon emissions, says environmental expert
While major producers have reduced their use of fossil fuels for energy and refined the chemical process, eliminating emissions remains an elusive goal. The production of cement – the active ingredient in concrete – accounts for around seven per cent of global carbon emissions.
Published: August 10th, 2021
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University of Sheffield takes central role in new digital manufacturing research centres
The University of Sheffield is to play a key role in the UK’s new Manufacturing Made Smarter research centres announced today (27 July 2021).
Published: July 29th, 2021
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£18.27 Million Investment Puts Midlands Firmly on the Map for Advanced Ceramics
The Midlands Industrial Ceramics Group has secured £18.27 million in government funding provided through UK Research and Innovation’s flagship Strength in Places Fund (SIPF), to put the area firmly on the map as a global centre for advanced ceramics
Published: July 29th, 2021
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Mechanically imprinting dislocations in electroceramics
Dislocations are being mechanically imprinted into single-crystal bulk ceramics to enhance their electromechanical properties.
Published: July 29th, 2021
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Transforming Foundation Industries Network+ awards funding to six research projects exploring energy efficient manufacturing
Following a competitive funding call, the UKRI-ISCF Transforming Foundation Industries Network+ has awarded over £270k in funding to six collaborative projects supporting energy efficiency manufacturing across the foundation industry sectors.
Published: July 19th, 2021
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The importance of 2022 International Year of Glass
Prof John Parker and Prof Alicia Duran discuss the importance of International Year of Glass 2022
Published: July 2nd, 2021
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New study explores equality, diversity and inclusion in the Foundation Industries
A new study by Innovate UK explores the equality, diversity and inclusion landscape in the Foundation Industries, identifying barriers, challenges and opportunities to build diverse workspaces and widen opportunities
Published: June 28th, 2021
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