How Tembo Steels has boosted Research, Development in Steelmaking Processes in Africa

Research in steelmaking is vital for creating innovative steel products, improving production efficiency, reducing significant environmental impacts like CO2 emissions, and developing new technologies like AI for process optimization.

This research drives sustainability, boosts the industry’s competitiveness, and enables steel to meet evolving demands for high-performance materials in construction, transportation, and other critical sectors.

Tembo steels Uganda Ltd, East Africa’s largest steel company with an interest in manufacturing hot & cold rolled has boosted research and education by providing direct financial support through scholarships and research sponsorship, facilitating hands-on learning via internships and facility tours, collaborating on  projects that address industry challenges, and driving innovation in new materials and processes that require advanced scientific understanding.

Tembo’s symbiotic relationship develops future talent and builds scientific knowledge for both academia and the industry itself.

Tembo has also provided funding for students and researchers, enabling them to pursue studies and projects focused on science, materials science, and sustainable steel production.

These programs build scientific knowledge in fundamental steel production processes and develop innovative solutions for industry challenges.

Internships and E-learning:

Tembo steels has over the years offered internships for students to gain practical experience in steel plants and provide e-learning platforms for employees to further their education.

Plant and Research Facility Tours:

The factory has allow students and academics to tour steel production plants and research facilities, providing valuable real-world context to their learning. This happens both at Iganga and Lugazi plants.

Joint Research & Development:

Over the years , Tembo has partnered with universities and research institutions on  projects focused on advanced materials that withstand extreme temperatures, and sustainable production processes.

Problem-Solving Initiatives:

Tembo steels has made a name in collaborating to develop solutions for industry-specific challenges, such as reducing carbon emissions, and optimizing energy consumption.

Technology Transfer:

Its known that Tembo steels established  and share advanced manufacturing technologies, numerical simulation techniques, and data analysis tools with academic partners to advance mutual understanding.

Driving Innovation (Focus on Scientific Advancement)

Tembo has prioritized  research into the underlying science of steel making, pushing the boundaries of material properties, production methods, and environmental impact.

Support for New Technologies:

The company  has heavily invested in research and new technologies like Artificial Intelligence (AI) to optimize production processes, improve product quality, and accelerate research findings.