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The 14th Scientific Exchange Day (SED) of K1-MET GmbH will take place at the Vienna University of Technology (Technische Universität Wien) on Thursday, 24 April 2025. The evening before, on Wednesday 23 April 2025, the keynote will take place, followed by a get together. The motivation of such a Scientific Exchange Day is creating a unique platform that enables the exchange of knowledge, ideas and innovations between K1-MET and its partner network. This event has developed into a key event at which current research activities and results are presented. This year, the focus is on the three research areas, each of which is represented by an outstanding success story. If you have any questions, please contact DI Dr Johannes Rieger (Management Area 1). Find out more about the SED and the programme of the event: https://lnkd.in/d8RnnRKS Photo credit: © TU Wien #K1MET #research #forschung #scientific #event #networking #science

K1-MET at the TECONOMY Linz 2025 – Thank you for visiting! TECONOMY 2025 at Johannes Kepler University Linz was a great success. On 25 March 2025, we had the opportunity to connect with many talented students and young professionals who are passionate about metallurgical research, decarbonization, and digitalization. A big thank you to everyone who visited our booth, engaged in insightful discussions, and showed interest in shaping the future of the steel industry with us. Our team enjoyed sharing insights into our research projects, career opportunities, and the latest innovations in sustainable metallurgy. If you didn’t get a chance to meet us at the fair but are interested in working with K1-MET, feel free to reach out! Let’s keep the conversation going! #K1MET #research #forschung #TECONOMY2025 #careeropportunities #sustainableindustry #decarbonization

Earth Overshoot Day: Using Resources Sustainably 🌍 🌱 Today marks Earth Overshoot Day in Austria – the date when humanity has used more natural resources than our planet can regenerate in a year. This is a wake-up call to drive sustainable solutions forward. At K1-MET GmbH, we are conducting intensive research on industrial decarbonization technologies to reduce resource consumption and minimize the carbon footprint of the steel industry. Through CO2 capture, sector coupling, hydrogen technologies, and digital optimization, we are developing innovative approaches for climate-neutral steelmaking. Our goal: making the metallurgical industry fit for the future – using research to make processes more efficient, climate-friendly and resource-conserving. Every contribution counts – together, we can push Earth Overshoot Day further into the future. #K1MET #research #forschung #earthovershootday #sustainability #decarbonization

Publication with K1-MET as a main author We are proud to announce the publication of a new peer-reviewed paper in the journal “International Journal of Multiphase Flows” with Mohammad karimi Zand as the main author. The paper presents a new perspective on the interaction between bubble-generated vorticity and the emergence of lateral lift force, contributing valuable insights into multiphase flow dynamics. This marks the first result of Mohammad’s research project, defined and funded by K1-MET GmbH. The full paper is available here: https://lnkd.in/dUhyGQQt #K1MET #research #forschung #multiphaseflows #bubblehydrodynamics

K1-MET Simulation Conference feat. METACAST The 6th K1-MET Simulation Conference will be held on 23 April 2025, in a hybrid format (in person / MS Teams webinar) at the Vienna University of Technology (Technische Universität Wien), from 10:00 – 16:30. This year the overarching topic of the conference will be “Simulation and Modelling of Continuous Casting”. The conference will be co-organized with the METACAST project consortium, an RFCS project dedicated to the dissemination of numerical modelling activities for continuous casting. (Mapping, Educating, Training, Applying models in continuous CASTing: see the website https://lnkd.in/eCRZqvjr and the European Continuous Casting Network on LinkedIn) Here you can find the programme of the event: https://lnkd.in/eZ8unvSE Registration is now open: https://lnkd.in/eBAbfjte (it is recommended to use Google Chrome or MS Edge for the registration link) With your registration you can indicate whether you plan to participate in person or online, and you will receive a confirmation including the link to the Teams webinar for the online participation. The conference attendance is free of charge.   We are looking forward to your participation and a day with many interesting contributions! The METACAST project is funded by the European Union. #K1MET #research #forschung #event #simulationconference #networking #METACAST #continuouscasting #modelling

We are pleased to announce the publication of a new peer-reviewed paper in Metallurgical and Materials Transactions B, co-authored by Daniel Kavić of K1-MET GmbH. The article entitled “A Hybrid Update of the Fe-Si System by DSC, Thermodynamic Modeling and Statistical Learning from Ladle Refining Data of Electrical Steels” presents a refined assessment of the Fe-Si system through a combination of Differential Scanning Calorimetry (DSC), thermodynamic modeling within the CALPHAD framework, and data-driven methods. This research demonstrates how hybrid approaches – integrating process data from steel production with traditional laboratory methods – can enhance thermodynamic modeling. The findings contribute to improved heat management and process control in producing electrical steels. The full paper is available here: https://lnkd.in/dDh5ECbF #K1MET #research #forschung #publication #modeling #thermodynamics #datascience

K1-MET Press Release: ZEUS and C-CED flagship projects – New technologies for CO2 capture and utilization Exciting insights into the research projects ZEUS and C-CED of K1-MET GmbH were published in the publication series “energy innovation austria”. The article highlights our work on innovative technologies for CO2 capture and utilization, from electrochemical CO2 conversion to biological methanation. Read the full German article here:  https://lnkd.in/dA6WJKhf The ZEUS project is coordinated by K1-MET GmbH, funded by the Klima- und Energiefonds and is carried out within the framework of the “Energieforschungsprogramm 2022”. photo: laboratory setup of a bioelectrochemical system for converting CO2 into methane (© K1-MET GmbH) #K1MET #article #forschung #research #greenhydrogen #sustainability #decarbonisation #CO2capture #sectorcoupling #methanation

Parinaz Seifollahzadeh, Junior Project Manager in Area 1 Metallurgical Process Efficiency and Circularity, gave a presentation entitled “Market analysis and stakeholder consultation” at the The European Steel Technology Platform (ESTEP) Workshop in Duisburg, Germany, on 5 March 2025. In connection with the InSGeP project, Parinaz presented a historical overview of slag usage from 350 B.C. to the present, highlighting its diverse applications across various industries due to its varying compositions. She compared slag utilization in Europe, the USA, China, and Japan, showcasing regional differences. Parinaz also discussed the results of a recent stakeholder survey, which addressed trends and developments in the slag market, drivers influencing its growth, and the challenges and barriers that the industry faces, particularly in the context of the transition to a CO2-neutral environment. photo: Parinaz Seifollahzadeh, K1-MET GmbH (second from right) #K1MET #research #forschung #InSGeP #sustainability #slags

International Women’s Day 2025 – Inspiring Inclusion at K1-MET! At K1-MET, we celebrate the remarkable women who drive innovation and excellence in metallurgy and industrial decarbonization. Their expertise, dedication, and pioneering spirit shape the future of sustainable steel production. This year’s theme, #InspireInclusion, reminds us that diversity is key to progress. By fostering an inclusive work environment, we empower women in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics and pave the way for the next generation of female leaders. To all the incredible women in science, technology, and industry – we appreciate your contributions and commitment to a climate-neutral future! #K1MET #research #forschung #InternationalWomensDay #IWD2025 #WomenInSTEM #DiversityInScience

🎉 Mark your calendars! The CORALIS EU project final conference is coming up! 🔹 Over the past four and a half years, CORALIS has advanced industrial symbiosis, demonstrating how industries can collaborate to optimise resources, reduce emissions, and enhance sustainability. Make sure to join our upcoming final conference, bound to showcase: ✅ Experiences from our demonstration sites (Escombreras, Brescia, Frövi) ✅ Key technological solutions and lessons learnt from real industrial applications ✅ Economic and managerial strategies for making IS a reality ✅ A roundtable discussion on the future of industrial symbiosis and circularity in Europe This hybrid event is also a unique networking opportunity for sustainability and industrial symbiosis experts. 📅 Wednesday 19th March 2025 ⏱ 09:00-13:00 CET 📍 Brussels (Comet Louise) & Online ✍️ Register here to secure your spot: https://lnkd.in/dNW9CP-d 👉 Follow this link to find out more details about the programme: https://lnkd.in/dsKp3KYU 🙌 We are looking forward to welcoming you! CIRCE - Centro Tecnológico RINA Circular transition at RISE ICCS - NTUA EUROPEAN ALUMINIUM AZCATEC Tecnología e Ingeniería Energy Efficiency in Industrial Processes - EEIP Sidenor Aceros Especiales Confindustria Brescia IMA-Europe (Industrial Minerals Association - Europe) IMMIB - Istanbul Minerals and Metals Exporters Association Tüpraş White Research Scuola Superiore Sant'Anna ICCS - NTUA RINA Consulting - Centro Sviluppo Materiali K1-MET GmbH Energieinstitut an der JKU Linz Borealis voestalpine Feralpi Group Fonderia di Torbole S.r.l. ORI Martin Group RAFFMETAL S.P.A. Link��ping University WA3RM Fertiberia France Química del Estroncio S.A.U.