Researchers unveil an explainable AI system that links printing parameters to internal flaws in metal 3D-printed components, promising to elevate the reliability and certification of additive manufacturing for high-value infrastructure and transport applications. Metal additive manufacturing is approaching a practical turning point for high‑value infrastructure and transport applications as researchers move defect prediction upstream into process design. A team led by the Korea Institute of Materials Science, working with the Max Planck Institute for Iron Research, has unveiled an explainable artificial intelligence system that links printing parameters to the shapes, locations and likely mechanical consequences of internal flaws in laser…

MANUFACTURA introduces Corncretl, a lime-based composite using corn residues and recycled byproducts, promising up to 70% emissions reduction for digital construction, with potential to revolutionise sustainable architecture. Mexican design studio MANUFACTURA has unveiled Corncretl, a lime‑based construction composite that the studio says can cut greenhouse gas emissions by as much as 70% relative to ordinary Portland cement while being compatible with robotic 3D printing. According to MANUFACTURA, the formulation replaces clinker‑rich cement with binders that cure at ambient temperature and are produced at lower calcination conditions, reducing both energy demand and process emissions. The mix pairs limestone aggregate with dried…

Samsung plans to transform its manufacturing sites into AI-driven autonomous factories by 2030, leveraging digital twins and humanoid robots to enhance efficiency, safety, and environmental management, signalling a new era in industrial automation. Samsung Electronics has outlined a plan to convert its manufacturing sites at home and abroad into “AI autonomous factories” by 2030, signalling a push to move beyond conventional automation to facilities that plan, validate and act with minimal human direction. According to a report by eDaily, the initiative will embed artificial intelligence across the full production chain , from inbound material handling through to assembly and shipping…

SSE’s ambitious five-year plan to invest £33 billion in renewable projects and transmission upgrades aims to transform the utility into a major growth contender, backed by recent strong financial results and strategic project milestones. SSE is reshaping the profile of a traditional utilities group by leaning heavily into networks and large-scale renewables, betting that the UK’s transition to a low-carbon power system will deliver superior returns to investors prepared to accept execution risk. According to MoneyWeek, the business, best known for delivering electricity across southern England and Scotland, has launched an ambitious five‑year investment programme valued at £33 billion. Company…

Despite substantial foundation support and public programmes, Germany faces a slowdown in green startup formation, prompting calls for strategic funding and policy reforms to sustain its climate goals. According to the Green Startup Report 2026, Germany’s climate transition increasingly depends on fledgling sustainable companies, which the report estimates cut CO2 emissions by more than 70% compared with conventional alternatives. The study frames this performance as a strategic advantage for industrial decarbonisation, but cautions that shifts in investor attention and emerging priorities such as artificial intelligence, security and geopolitical resilience are reshaping where capital and policy focus land. The report highlights…

As industrial organisations increasingly rely on digital services, the environmental impact of web design and data management is emerging as a crucial factor in decarbonisation strategies, offering significant cost and emissions savings. The digital products that industrial organisations design and deploy carry a hidden environmental cost that is becoming material for decarbonisation strategies. Every byte delivered, every model hosted and every dashboard refreshed consumes electricity, draws on water for cooling and accelerates hardware turnover. As factories, utilities and infrastructure providers move more control and insights online, attention to the carbon and resource intensity of the web must shift from a…

Innovative village-level initiatives in India demonstrate how coordinated water management, sustainable agriculture, and renewable energy can enhance food security, boost incomes, and reduce emissions amidst escalating climate pressures. Rural economies in India, which still rely on agriculture and allied activities for nearly half their workforce, are confronting escalating climate pressures that threaten both food supplies and household incomes. Erratic monsoon patterns, hotter growing seasons and prolonged dry spells have amplified yield uncertainty across rain‑fed areas that account for roughly half of the country’s net sown land, prompting a shift from short‑term responses to systemic, village‑level adaptation. The Climate Smart Village…

Chinese renewable energy manufacturers are leveraging their scale, innovation, and domestic market strength to capitalise on upcoming global investments in low-carbon infrastructure, amid strategic and environmental challenges. Chinese clean‑tech firms stand to capture a large slice of the coming global investment wave in low‑carbon infrastructure, leveraging unmatched manufacturing scale, a deep domestic market and an expanding innovation base, industry observers and recent reports say. According to the South China Morning Post, analysts note that Chinese suppliers are able to deliver renewable energy hardware, batteries and electric vehicles at volumes and prices that many markets require as they seek to replace…

The Severn Valley Railway has converted a 1959 Class 08 shunting locomotive into the UK’s first hydrogen-powered heritage locomotive, showcasing a cost-effective approach to eco-friendly short-distance rail operations amid industry-wide decarbonisation efforts. The Severn Valley Railway has moved from demonstration to practical example in applying hydrogen traction to heritage operations, converting a 1959 Class 08 shunting locomotive into a zero-emission, hydrogen-battery hybrid designed for routine use on a preserved line. According to the Severn Valley Railway, the unit , unveiled at Kidderminster Town , represents the UK’s first hydrogen-powered shunter to enter the market and is intended to offer a…

Asset owners in the Asia-Pacific region are leading the global shift towards integrating sustainability into investment decisions, driven by policy support, large-scale clean energy spending, and a focus on risk management, highlighting new opportunities and challenges in industrial decarbonisation funding. Asset owners across the Asia-Pacific are moving faster than their counterparts in Europe and North America to weave climate and broader sustainability considerations into investment decisions, a shift that industry data shows is being driven by policy changes, large-scale clean energy spending and growing investor concern about physical and transition risks. According to FTSE Russell’s 2025 Sustainable Investment Asset Owner…