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🌍 Earlier this year, a Communication from the European Commission on Advance Materials for Industrial Leadership, highlighted Energy as a key priority for advancing European R&I on this field. Alongside mobility, construction, and electronics, energy stands not only as a priority but also as an enabler for advancements in other sectors. 🚀 In the context on the ongoing collaboration between the Commission's Joint Research Centre and the #EuropeanInnovationCouncil - Project #FUTURINNOV - we hosted one more Horizon Scanning Workshop, this time with a focus on this field. This participatory exercise gathered insights from over 25 experts spanning academia, industry, and policy-making. Together, we: 🔹 Prioritized key topics within the synergies of advanced materials and energy 🔹 Explored contextual factors influencing the development and adoption of these technologies and innovations. 💪 It was again a privilege to work side by side with my colleagues - Antonia Mochan, Lourdes Rodríguez Rodríguez, Gwendolyn Bailey, Ph.D., Alexandre Pólvora and last but not the least the (now former) EIC Program Manager on Advanced Materials - Francesco Matteucci 👉 We’re thrilled to announce the publication of the workshop outcomes in our latest report. https://lnkd.in/dmdJaUgZ EU Science, Research and Innovation European Innovation Council and SMEs Executive Agency (EISMEA) #EuPolicyLab #CompetenceCentreOnForesight #TechnologyForesight

🔥MEET THE PARTNERS 🔥 Embracing Innovation: VDEh Betriebsforschungsinstitut (BFI) The VDEh-Betriebsforschungsinstitut GmbH (BFI) is at the forefront of advancing the process industry through research and #innovation. Located in Germany, BFI specializes in key areas critical to the future of industrial practices: 🔅 Decarbonization and Energy Efficiency: BFI is dedicated to developing and implementing technologies that significantly reduce CO2 emissions and improve energy efficiency. This focus helps industries transition towards more sustainable practices. 🔝 Digitalization and Industry 4.0: The institute is pioneering the integration of advanced measurement technologies and digital solutions. This includes the adoption of Industry 4.0 principles, which enhance operational efficiency and productivity through automation and data exchange. 🎯 Circular Economy: BFI is committed to promoting material efficiency and recycling. Their research and solutions aim to optimize resource use and develop sustainable recycling processes, contributing to a circular economy. 👨💻 Process Optimization: By innovating process improvements, BFI enhances productivity and resource efficiency. Their work ensures that industries can achieve higher performance levels while minimizing environmental impact. BFI collaborates extensively with industry partners, providing cutting-edge research and practical solutions that address contemporary challenges. Their efforts are crucial in driving the process industry towards a sustainable and technologically advanced future. To learn more about their initiatives and contributions, visit BFI's website. https://www.bfi.de/en/

📢The second call for Innovate Together is now open! “Europe's success depends on its capacity to transform groundbreaking innovations into market-ready solutions. Through initiatives like the Innovate Together Call, we are accelerating the adoption of #green and #digital manufacturing technologies, ensuring that European #industry not only adapts to future challenges but strengthens its global leadership.” - Olaf Pannenbäcker, Chairman of EFFRA. A successful collaboration between EIT Manufacturing and EFFRA, #InnovateTogether bridges #research and application, fast-tracking the commercialisation of advanced #manufacturing technologies. ➡️More information: https://lnkd.in/esD9tud8

With a budget of more than €5 million, comprised of €3 million of #EIT funding and €2 million of contributions from the #European #Commission’s Directorate General Research and Innovation (DG RTD) and additional co-funding provided by the consortia, the initiative seeks to accelerate the #market #deployment of #innovative #manufacturing projects across Europe, supporting the green and #digital #transitions.

Letters From Europe The EU focuses on advanced materials for industrial leadership The EU Commission has launched a new initiative, "Innovative Materials for Europe," IAM4EU, involving experts from both the public and private sectors committed to the innovation of advanced materials, from production to processes to principles of circularity. These materials ensure superior performance essential for innovation across various sectors. Daniel Witthaut, Executive Director for Innovation at Cefic, describes IAM4EU as "not just a partnership, but a clear commitment to pioneering the future of advanced materials…to overcome the challenges of the green and digital transition." There are five objectives to be implemented among the EU Member States: strengthening the European research and innovation ecosystem for advanced materials, rapidly bringing new materials to market, increasing investments and access to funding to promote the production and use of advanced materials, and creating a Technology Council. The European Commission's initiative is the first step in enhancing the industrial competitiveness of Italy and Europe on a global scale. MM Design with mathub https://lnkd.in/dTVh8b98 proposes advanced materials! For more information visit our web site: IT https://lnkd.in/dyaNabUW.. EN https://lnkd.in/d6Nt6ac6.. Alex Terzariol Ufuk Sönmez Yucel Ersoz Ming Li Rita Bonucchi Cristine Stuermer Ellisa Y.

Recent investments in semiconductor manufacturing sustainability are becoming a crucial focus across the industry, driven by environmental regulations and corporate responsibility initiatives. One key development is the U.S. government's plan to invest up to $100 million to support research and AI-driven technologies aimed at developing sustainable semiconductor materials and processes. This is part of the broader CHIPS for America initiative, which focuses on making the semiconductor supply chain more resilient and environmentally friendly. In addition to government support, companies like Samsung, Intel, and Tokyo Electron have made strides by adopting greener manufacturing processes. For instance, Samsung has developed a regenerative catalytic system (RCS) that reduces emissions from process gases. Intel is also working towards net-zero emissions by 2040, focusing on using renewable energy sources for its fabs. These investments reflect a broader trend in the industry toward sustainable practices, including emissions reduction, water recycling, and alternative materials to lower environmental impact. Many of these initiatives are not only about reducing environmental footprints but also addressing supply chain risks by localizing production and enhancing energy efficiency in regions like the U.S., Europe, and Japan, which are offering significant subsidies to attract investment.

Inviting thought leaders in manufacturing and industrial to explore the "ERA Industrial Technologies Roadmap on Human-Centric Research and Innovation," a pivotal guide for the future of industrial in the European Union. This roadmap is in full alignment with the EU Industrial Strategy and the EU’s Artificial Intelligent Act, emphasizing a human-centric approach in technology adoption to drive the green and digital transition of EU's industrial ecosystems. Check it out here: https://lnkd.in/ek5w57Nq

It must be exciting to design the architecture of collaborative innovations powered by digital transformation:

📢 My recent article, "Manufacturing Innovation Programs Across the Atlantic," is now available on ResearchGate with an assigned DOI. 📰 This publication offers an in-depth comparison of ManufacturingUS and Horizon Europe's Cluster 4, exploring their approaches to fostering manufacturing innovation. ⚙️ Key highlights include: - Structural differences between 🇺🇸 and 🇪🇺 funding models, 🔎 - Focus areas and priorities of each program, 🔦 - Funding landscapes and collaboration strategies, 💰 - Emerging trends shaping the future of manufacturing innovation. 📊 For researchers, policymakers, and industry professionals interested in advanced manufacturing and international innovation ecosystems, this article provides valuable insights and analysis. You can now access, cite, and reference this work for scientific and professional purposes. I welcome your feedback and look forward to engaging in discussions about the future of manufacturing innovation funding. 📌 #ManufacturingInnovation #ResearchPublication #AdvancedManufacturing #InternationalCollaboration https://lnkd.in/dkm5NqBM

Manufacturing is extremely tough to decarbonize due to how much material we use as humans. But we need to do it anyway. No matter how impossible the challenge seems, decarbonizing manufacturing, in part by scaling up carbon management technologies, is a crucial step to achieving net-zero emissions. Our approach at Breakthrough Energy is to break down the problem into more manageable subsectors and focus on key areas for tech solutions. For every subsector, a combination of these specific and cross-cutting solutions will likely be required to achieve net-zero emissions, especially because these technologies are at different levels of maturity and have different timelines for commercialization and deployment. Leaarn more about these subsectors in the animation below — and in our newsroom: https://nt-z.ro/3U3g7Of