As battery prices plummet and EV sales surge globally, the industry shifts focus from oil dependency towards minerals and manufacturing, reshaping the future of transportation and supply chains. The shock that followed the brief closure of the Strait of Hormuz in March, when crude climbed to US$120 a barrel, revived…
As battery prices plummet and EV sales surge globally, the industry shifts focus from oil dependency towards minerals and manufacturing, reshaping the future of transportation and supply chains. The shock that followed the brief closure of the Strait of Hormuz in March, when crude climbed to US$120 a barrel, revived…
As battery prices plummet and EV sales surge globally, the industry shifts focus from oil dependency towards minerals and manufacturing, reshaping the future of transportation and supply chains. The shock that followed the brief closure of the Strait of Hormuz in March, when crude climbed to US$120 a barrel, revived…
As battery prices plummet and EV sales surge globally, the industry shifts focus from oil dependency towards minerals and manufacturing, reshaping the future of transportation and supply chains. The shock that followed the brief closure of the Strait of Hormuz in March, when crude climbed to US$120 a barrel, revived…
Industrial companies are increasingly adopting integrated advanced manufacturing technologies to enhance resilience, efficiency, and sustainability amid global supply chain challenges and rising labour costs, marking a shift from isolated automation to strategic management. Advanced manufacturing has moved from a niche strategy to a baseline expectation for industrial companies facing higher…
New research from EcoVadis and Accenture reveals that leading companies are prioritising innovation over compliance in procurement to boost resilience, adapt to disruption, and unlock higher returns, with technology playing a key role in transforming supply chain management. Sustainable procurement is moving beyond a narrow focus on regulatory box-ticking, with…
European Union governments are set to strengthen their commitment to renewable energy and industrial resilience in response to geopolitical tensions and surging fossil fuel prices, linking climate ambitions with strategic independence. European Union governments are preparing to sharpen the bloc’s clean energy push in response to the economic shock from…
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As battery prices plummet and EV sales surge globally, the industry shifts focus from oil dependency towards minerals and manufacturing, reshaping the future of transportation and supply chains. The shock that followed the brief closure of the Strait of Hormuz in March, when crude climbed to US$120 a barrel, revived an old debate: whether expensive oil can finally push electric vehicles into a lasting mass-market breakthrough. History offers reasons for doubt. Previous EV booms followed the 1973 oil embargo and other periods of energy strain, only to fade once fossil fuel prices eased. This time, the economics look different. The…
Industrial companies are increasingly adopting integrated advanced manufacturing technologies to enhance resilience, efficiency, and sustainability amid global supply chain challenges and rising labour costs, marking a shift from isolated automation to strategic management. Advanced manufacturing has moved from a niche strategy to a baseline expectation for industrial companies facing higher labour costs, persistent supply chain volatility and growing pressure to deliver customised output at speed. At its core, it is about using digital and physical technologies to improve how products are designed, made, inspected and delivered, while also making operations more efficient and resilient across the full value chain. The…
New research from EcoVadis and Accenture reveals that leading companies are prioritising innovation over compliance in procurement to boost resilience, adapt to disruption, and unlock higher returns, with technology playing a key role in transforming supply chain management. Sustainable procurement is moving beyond a narrow focus on regulatory box-ticking, with new research from EcoVadis and Accenture suggesting that the strongest companies now see innovation as the main route to returns. In the 2026 Sustainable Procurement Barometer, 80% of the top 10% of performers say innovation is their primary source of ROI from sustainable procurement, compared with 54% of other organisations.…
European Union governments are set to strengthen their commitment to renewable energy and industrial resilience in response to geopolitical tensions and surging fossil fuel prices, linking climate ambitions with strategic independence. European Union governments are preparing to sharpen the bloc’s clean energy push in response to the economic shock from the war in Iran, according to a draft agreement seen by Politico. The text, which has already been approved by the EU Council’s Political and Security Committee and is expected to be signed off by foreign ministers next Tuesday, sets out a more explicit link between energy security, climate policy…
The Tony Blair Institute urges Britain to recalibrate its energy strategy, emphasising affordable, reliable power to safeguard industry amid the push for net zero. The Tony Blair Institute has made a striking intervention in Britain’s energy debate, arguing that the country has drifted away from the basic test of whether power is affordable, reliable and sufficient to support a modern industrial economy. For a policy organisation founded by a former Labour prime minister who helped entrench climate policy in British governance, the message amounts to an argument for recalibration rather than abandonment: net zero remains the destination, but the route…
As battery prices plummet and EV sales surge globally, the industry shifts focus from oil dependency towards minerals and manufacturing, reshaping the future of transportation and supply chains. The shock that followed the brief closure of the Strait of Hormuz in March, when crude climbed to US$120 a barrel, revived…
Industrial companies are increasingly adopting integrated advanced manufacturing technologies to enhance resilience, efficiency, and sustainability amid global supply chain challenges and rising labour costs, marking a shift from isolated automation to strategic management. Advanced manufacturing has moved from a niche strategy to a baseline expectation for industrial companies facing higher…
New research from EcoVadis and Accenture reveals that leading companies are prioritising innovation over compliance in procurement to boost resilience, adapt to disruption, and unlock higher returns, with technology playing a key role in transforming supply chain management. Sustainable procurement is moving beyond a narrow focus on regulatory box-ticking, with…
European Union governments are set to strengthen their commitment to renewable energy and industrial resilience in response to geopolitical tensions and surging fossil fuel prices, linking climate ambitions with strategic independence. European Union governments are preparing to sharpen the bloc’s clean energy push in response to the economic shock from…
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As battery prices plummet and EV sales surge globally, the industry shifts focus from oil dependency towards minerals and manufacturing, reshaping the future of transportation and supply chains. The shock that followed the brief closure of the Strait of Hormuz in March, when crude climbed to US$120 a barrel, revived an old debate: whether expensive oil can finally push electric vehicles into a lasting mass-market breakthrough. History offers reasons for doubt. Previous EV booms followed the 1973 oil embargo and other periods of energy strain, only to fade once fossil fuel prices eased. This time, the economics look different. The…
New research from EcoVadis and Accenture reveals that leading companies are prioritising innovation over compliance in procurement to boost resilience, adapt to disruption, and unlock higher returns, with technology playing a key role in transforming supply chain management. Sustainable procurement is moving beyond a narrow focus on regulatory box-ticking, with new research from EcoVadis and Accenture suggesting that the strongest companies now see innovation as the main route to returns. In the 2026 Sustainable Procurement Barometer, 80% of the top 10% of performers say innovation is their primary source of ROI from sustainable procurement, compared with 54% of other organisations.…
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A new nanofibre air filter developed by researchers at the University of Chicago could transform HVAC systems into effective carbon-capture devices, offering significant reductions in CO₂ emissions and energy costs across buildings worldwide. A breakthrough nanofiber air filter developed by researchers at the University of Chicago’s Pritzker School of Molecular Engineering promises to revolutionise building ventilation systems by transforming them into effective carbon-capture devices. This innovation could play a crucial role in tackling the persistent challenge of atmospheric carbon dioxide (CO₂) while simultaneously reducing energy consumption and costs in residential and commercial buildings. The new technology centers on a carbon…
A groundbreaking project in Spain’s Valencian Community aims to drastically reduce CO₂ emissions in the ceramics sector by integrating green hydrogen into kiln processes, signalling a new era for energy-intensive manufacturing industries across Europe. In the heart of Spain’s Valencian Community, a region renowned for its longstanding tradition in ceramic tile and frit manufacturing, a pioneering project is commencing a transformative journey toward industrial decarbonisation. The H2toGreenCeramics pilot, launched on November 1, 2025, exemplifies how green hydrogen can revolutionise a sector historically reliant on carbon-intensive natural gas. The ceramics industry in the provinces of Castellón and Alicante has, for centuries,…
French company Trimetal leverages Tomra’s latest optical sorting technology to achieve over 98% purity in stainless steel and expand critical metal recovery, signalling a new era in sustainable recycling and resource efficiency. Founded in 2019 in Saint-Étienne, France, Trimetal has quickly established itself as a key player in the recovery and valorisation of special metals from complex waste streams such as refuse derived fuel, glass, wood, incineration residues, mattress springs, and pulper ropes. The company’s focus on integrating cutting-edge sorting technologies has underpinned its rapid growth, culminating in approximately €4 million in revenue in 2024 with ambitions to double this…
Indian company MoonAir is pioneering eco-friendly cooling innovations, integrating advanced engineering with sustainable materials and smart controls to revolutionise the country’s cooling industry amid climate change challenges. As India grapples with the accelerating impacts of climate change and rising temperatures, the demand for sustainable cooling solutions has surged, driving innovation across the country’s industrial and domestic cooling sectors. Among the frontrunners in this space is MoonAir, a company that has positioned itself as a pioneer in eco-efficient cooling technology. Focused on delivering both high performance and environmental responsibility, MoonAir exemplifies the new wave of sustainable cooling system manufacturers transforming how…
QAD and AWS expand their partnership to introduce QAD Champion AI, a platform that democratises advanced AI tools for mid-market manufacturers, aiming to boost productivity and modernise operations with real-time insights and automation. QAD Inc., a provider of solutions aimed at transforming manufacturing and supply chains, has expanded its strategic partnership with Amazon Web Services (AWS) to deliver what it terms “Agentic AI” to mid-market manufacturing companies. The initiative is centred on the launch of QAD Champion AI, a platform built on AWS’s cloud infrastructure and AI technologies, designed to enhance productivity and reduce costs for manufacturers outside the enterprise…
PERI 3D Construction’s DREIHAUS project in Heidelberg marks Germany’s first serial 3D printed housing development, showcasing faster, cost-effective, and greener building methods using COBOD’s advanced concrete printing technology. PERI 3D Construction has marked a significant milestone in German residential construction with the completion of the DREIHAUS project in Heidelberg, recognised as the country’s first serial 3D printed housing development. Leveraging COBOD International’s concrete 3D printing technology, the project showcases substantial advancements in speed, cost-efficiency, and sustainability over traditional building methods. The DREIHAUS development comprises three modular multi-unit buildings, designated S, M, and L, that collectively offer 21 residential units with…
The Bubble Deck slab technology, first developed in the 1990s, is transforming concrete construction by using recycled plastic spheres to create lighter, stronger, and more sustainable structures, promising significant economic, environmental, and architectural benefits. The Bubble Deck slab technology, conceived in the 1990s by Danish engineer Jørgen Brüning, represents a major innovation in concrete slab construction by fundamentally rethinking the traditional use of material in slabs. By encapsulating recycled plastic spheres within the concrete to eliminate the non-structural middle portion, Bubble Deck creates a lightweight, biaxially spanning flat slab that maintains the necessary structural strength while significantly reducing weight. This…
The transition from traditional metal piping to innovative, eco-friendly materials like HDPE, CPVC, and GRE is redefining industrial infrastructure, offering reduced environmental impact and enhanced durability in a shift driven by global decarbonisation efforts. In the evolving landscape of industrial engineering, the pivot toward sustainability has become imperative, particularly in the domain of piping systems. Traditional piping materials such as carbon steel, stainless steel, and ductile iron, while historically dominant due to their strength and familiarity, are increasingly failing to meet the rigorous demands of modern industries targeting net-zero emissions and enhanced environmental responsibility. These metals are plagued by corrosion,…
IFS Loops unveils a new suite of agentic AI-powered digital workers at the New York IFS.ai Industrial X Unleashed event, promising significant efficiency gains and workforce support across industrial sectors. Industrial organisations grappling with workforce ageing and insufficient replacement from younger generations face persistent staffing challenges. In response, IFS Loops has launched a suite of agentic AI-powered digital workers designed to bolster industrial operations, unveiled at the recent IFS.ai Industrial X Unleashed event in New York. Integrated within all supported versions of IFS Cloud, these digital workers automate and optimise critical operational roles. Initially, ten digital worker roles are available,…
NorthX Climate Tech has committed $1 million to two BC companies developing breakthrough solutions in renewable gas production and low-energy mining, marking a significant step towards decarbonising heavy industry in the region. NorthX Climate Tech, a Vancouver-based non-profit investor and catalyst focused on climate hard tech innovation, recently announced $1 million in non-dilutive investments in two British Columbia companies developing breakthrough industrial decarbonization technologies. The recipients, Vertogen Technologies Inc. and Rockburst Technology Inc., are pioneering solutions in renewable gas production and low-energy mining, sectors critical to reducing British Columbia’s significant greenhouse gas emissions from heavy industry and waste. Industrial decarbonization…