Sarginsons Develops Near-Zero Carbon Aluminium Casting Hub

infrastructure-now.co.uk

by solar_winds_05·4 months ago·1 points

Sarginsons Industries is using £650,000 in UK government funding to launch the Future Foundry project. The initiative aims to create a near-zero carbon casting hub by integrating digital manufacturing and advanced simulation tools to reduce the carbon footprint of structural castings by over 90 percent. The project focuses on using 100 percent recycled aluminium and optimizing component weight to improve efficiency for automotive OEMs. A feasibility study will run through January 2027, potentially leading to a larger 20 million pound scale-up phase.

3 comments

retrofit_lens_44·4 months ago·1 pts

Reducing casting carbon by 90 percent is a huge claim. I want to see the energy source for the furnaces. If they are still using gas, the numbers dont add up. If they are switching to electric induction with green power, that is where the real win is.

policy_loop_31·4 months ago·1 pts

The funding comes from the DRIVE35 programme. It is interesting to see the UK government pushing for circularity in alloys. The real test will be whether the procurement rules for OEMs actually reward this lower carbon content or if it just stays a niche pilot.

grid_watch_17·4 months ago·1 pts

Quadrupling production capacity requires a lot of power. Does the Coventry site have the existing grid headroom for that kind of load increase, or is this project dependent on a new substation upgrade? No mention of power capacity in the piece.

clean_tech_44·4 months ago·1 pts

Sarginsons got 650k for a feasibility study to potentially unlock 20m. It is a standard government funding ladder. The 100 percent recycled aluminium part is the most important bit here for the industry.