Blog Posts

Critical Raw Materials and their Relevance for Clean Energy TransitionCritical Raw Materials and their relevance for clean energy transition The EU has the goal to become a climate neutral economy by 2050. Strategic technologies needed for Green and Digital Transition...

Continual Learning in PracticeIn a previous article, we discussed the benefits of continual learning for the European steel industry. We motivated the need for continual learning to help machine learning models keep up with changes in the real world and maintain an...

ALCHIMIA Project’s Training ProgrammeBy Rachel Hale, Dean Stroud, Martin Weinel and Vinicio Di Iorio The social science team have developed the ALCHIMIA Project’s Training Programme, based on existing good practices, findings and recommendations.  The training...

The ALCHIMIA Project: Utilization of Explainable AI for Smart, Sustainable Steel ProductionBy Sandra Rothe, VDEh-Betriebsforschungsinstitut (BFI)   In the rapidly evolving world of steel manufacturing, efficiency and precision are essential to staying...

ALCHIMIA Project's Investigation of the Skills and Training Implications of Industry 5.0 (I5.0)By Rachel Hale, Dean Stroud, Martin Weinel and Vinicio Di Iorio The novel introduction of AI and Big Data technologies for minimising energy consumption and waste generation...

Women in European Steel: Fostering Inclusion in a Changing IndustryThe European steel industry has traditionally had a lower representation of women in its workforce. However, this landscape is evolving. Automation and technological advancements are creating new...

 Adapting Agile Software Development for Research ProjectsBy Petri Kannisto, VDEh-Betriebsforschungsinstitut (BFI)    Agile methods have proven beneficial in software development, and because many research projects develop software, they can benefit from agile...

Transforming Metal Production with the ALCHIMIA Project: Innovations in Scrap Characterisation and Process Optimisation The European project ALCHIMIA is setting a new benchmark in metal production by focusing on 3 Celsa steel plants located in France, Spain, and...

Utilizing Life Cycle Assessment to Implement Circular Economy Strategies in the Steelmaking Industry A key aspect of the ALCHIMIA project is the quantification of the environmental sustainability of solutions within the steel sector. Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) stands...

Transforming Europe's Metallurgy Industry: The ALCHIMIA Project's Contribution to Sustainable Development GoalsAs Europe strives to become the first climate-neutral continent, industries must transition towards greener practices. Among these, metallurgy presents a...