
Ceramics industry and the transition to a Circular Economy
The EU ceramics industry is a world leader in producing value added, uniquely designed, high quality ceramic products manufactured by flexible and innovative companies, the majority of which are SMEs.…
Read Full articleNew green tech generates electricity from atmospheric humidity
Scientists at the University of Massachusetts Amherst have developed a device that uses a natural protein to create electricity from moisture in the air, a new technology they say could have…
Read Full articleCIKONI TGU – TTI GmbH

CIKONI is an engineering venture, that specializes on innovative lightweight and composite solutions.They develop lightweight products and concepts with high performance fiber-reinforced composites (e.g. CFRP, GFRP, AFRP) or in hybrid design for global customers. CIKONI composites innovation stands for holistic knowledge-based…
PROCURE SELECTS 3 INNOVATIVE APPROACHES
procuRE launched the first out of three phases towards reaching its goal to develop innovative solutions to achieve 100% Renewable Energy Supply in existing public buildings. The six procurers from…
Read Full articleInternational recognized sustainable Energy Management System (EnMS): ISO 50001
Improving energy performance, reducing consumption of electricity, improving overall energy efficiency and advancing its knowledge on energy uses is a major concern of enterprises in the world. In the…
Read Full articleSecuring Energy Efficiency to Secure the Energy Union
How Energy Efficiency meets the EU Climate and Energy Goals The JRC report (download link above) provides scientific evidence to support the “Efficiency First” principle considered by the Energy Union…
Read Full articleDubai announces that 25% of its buildings will be 3D printed in 2030
Additive manufacturing, or 3D printing is about to change the way buildings are constructed, at least in Dubai, that is. This United Arab Emirates city recently announced a 3D printing strategy to…
Read Full articleWhen Are Energy Audits a Waste of Money?
“Nothing is less productive than to make more efficient what should not be done at all.” Peter Drucker Curt Monhart was sitting across the desk from an organization’s facility manager discussing a…
Read Full articleFeeding the world, preserving the planet
Do you know the environmental impact of the sandwich you had for lunch? Food production requires about 30 percent of the world’s total energy consumption and is still highly reliant on fossil fuels .…
Read Full articleDream or reality: solar power systems in space
With the effects of climate change on our planet becoming increasingly evident, scientists worldwide are making huge strides in designing new technologies to slow down global warming. Renewable energy…
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