US research centre jump-starts forest products manufacturing
Revitalisation of the pulp, paper and packaging industry is an initiative supported by the US Department of Energy (DOE).
Toxic solvents remain widely used in chemical synthesis
An analysis of 40 years of patent data finds little progress towards safer alternatives.
Rare Earths Norway invests €24mln in minerals processing pilot
The facility will seek to convert ore from Europe’s largest documented rare-earth deposit into oxides for permanent magnets.
INFORM AI-Powered Automated Image Analysis for Materials Manufacturing and Research
INFORM Webinar | AI-Powered Automated Image Analysis for Materials Manufacturing and Research
UK and Japan to cooperate on offshore wind development
The partnership outlines co-investment and floating technology testing, targeting supply chains and costs.
Dr Andrew McDermott appointed Chief Executive of Ceramics UK
IOM3 Fellow Dr Andrew McDermott has been appointed Chief Executive of Ceramics UK
EU and India complete research funding negotiations
Horizon Europe will strengthen EU-India relations and improve scientific cooperation to address global challenges.
Roofing membrane that stays cool for longer
A bilayer roofing material is designed to address two causes of performance loss – ageing and surface contamination.
Help shape the future of IOM3 online
We're improving our digital services and developing a new website. Take our short survey to help shape the experience and future development of IOM3 online
Report questions mine waste potential for critical mineral recovery
Low mineral concentrations and costly extraction are flagged as challenges in a report from The Breakthrough Institute, USA.
British energy firm launches investment fund to power alternative energy projects in Asia
Octopus Energy unveils its new Asia Electrification Fund at the COP31 UN climate summit in Turkey.
Packaging producers to shape recyclability assessment for UK's Extended Producer Responsibility legislation
PackUK and producer-led body UK Packaging PRO have introduced a new process for updates to the Recyclability Assessment Methodology (RAM).
The Henry Royce Institute scopes UK Advanced Ceramics Roadmap
Royce is calling on organisations in the advanced ceramics sector to contribute.
IMechE action plan for reuse to be commercially viable
The professional body says the UK must reform its economic incentives, regulation and infrastructure for a circular economy to develop.
OECD sets out guidelines for well‑being and resilience in mining regions
Guidance aims to help communities benefit more from mineral extraction, while supporting responsible mining and secure supply chains.
Britain's leading engineers optimistic about AI
A Royal Academy of Engineering survey of Fellows and awardees say artificial intelligence (AI) will make engineering skills more valuable, not less.
Aluminium key to UK industrial future, says trade body
Aluminium Federation says the UK needs to create the conditions for the existing sector to thrive.
IOM3 responds to consultation on an AI-enabled clean energy system
The consultation focused on the opportunities and risks associated with AI in this sector
Standards essential to digitalising energy systems
British Standards Institution (BSI) says common standards will be needed to make smart grids, artificial intelligence (AI) and digital twins work together as energy networks become more complex.
Paper-based material harvests electricity from indoor humidity
The proposed wallpaper reportedly turns moisture in the room into electric current.