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Salzgitter and Binding Solutions Partnering for Cold Agglomerated Pellet Technology
29.07.2025
Steel company Salzgitter and Binding Solutions will conduct trials of cold agglomerated pellets in Salzgitter’s blast furnace and direct reduction plant technology significantly reduces energy demand and CO2 emissions.
Real-time insights for sustainable decisions
28.07.2025
Real-time transparency: Viridis Carbon enables precise, real-time analyses of corporate and product carbon footprints, allowing manufacturers to effectively track emissions and put in place strategies to reduce them. Thanks to TÜV certification, Viridis Carbon meets stringent regulatory requirements and strengthens the customer’s market position through verifiable CO₂ transparency.
Wieland to install new reheating walking hearth furnace
25.07.2025
The new furnace will reduce emissions and enhance efficiency in copper alloy production, which is crucial for the United States market.
“Those who store carbon have a social responsibility”
23.07.2025
Like the 27 EU member states, Switzerland needs to reach its net-zero climate target by 2050. In addition to CO2 reduction, there is also a need for technologies that remove carbon dioxide from the atmosphere and store it permanently. The cleantech start-up Storra is helping to increase the safety of carbon storage in a cost-effective way by means of a digital twin.
Primetals opens new service workshop in Brazil
22.07.2025
Plant engineering company Primetals has opened a workshop for maintenance and modernisation services in Santa Cruz, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. The 7,968 square metre facility is strategically located close to several large steel producers and offers maintenance, repair and modernisation services.
Indian Indofen increases efficiency, sustainability and scalability with digitalisation
21.07.2025
Digital transformation of the metal industry: A scalable model for industrial edge solutions enables Indian industrial furnace manufacturer Indofen to make data-driven decisions in aluminium recycling and foundry operations. Real-time data insights enable customers to achieve smarter, cleaner and more efficient metal processing.
Hydrogen ready - Thyssenkrupp Hohenlimburg upgrades furnace system
18.07.2025
Investment in a sustainable future: Thyssenkrupp Hohenlimburg has invested a low double-digit million euro amount in the modernization of Walking Beam Furnace 3 (HBO 3) to meet emission limits, reduce energy consumption, and enable hydrogen operation.
Green nickel for sustainable electrification
16.07.2025
The demand for nickel is expected to double while conventional nickel production emits around 20 tons of CO2 per one ton of nickel. A new single-step method enables the energy saving extreaction of Nickel with reduced CO2 emissions for batteries and stainless steel.
Direct air capture – a cost-effective instrument for the climate?
15.07.2025
The direct capture of CO₂ from ambient air is considered a key future technology for climate protection. However, a new study shows that the choice of location and weather conditions have a major impact on efficiency and costs.
Thyssenkrupp Steel launches new high-tech facilities at the Duisburg location
14.07.2025
After around two years of construction and assembly work, thyssenkrupp Steel Europe has implemented major strategic investments at the Duisburg location. With the core facilities now completed, Germany's largest steelmaker has modernized and optimized its production network at key interfaces.