alcemy
alcemy GmbH is revolutionizing the cement and concrete industry through AI-supported software solutions for CO2-reduced building materials. The Berlin start-up focuses on sustainability, quality, and continuous learning to lead the construction industry into a climate-friendly future.
alcemy GmbH: Revolutionizing the Cement and Concrete Industry through AI and Sustainability
editKey Products and Services
editalcemy, founded in 2018 by Leopold Spenner and Dr. Robert Meyer, is a Berlin-based start-up specializing in the development of software solutions for the cost-effective and automated production of CO2-reduced cements and concretes. The company utilizes artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning to optimize quality control in cement and concrete production. The software from alcemy allows for the prediction of quality parameters such as compressive strength and provides target values for production, leading to consistent and high-quality product quality[1][4].
Main Mission and Values
editThe mission of alcemy is to contribute to the decarbonization of the construction industry by bringing the cement and concrete industry into a new, digital, and greener era. The company is committed to a climate-friendly future and works closely with customers to develop sustainable and CO2-reduced building materials. Values such as continuous learning, openness, honesty, and trust shape the daily work at alcemy. The company promotes a culture of curiosity, trust, and appreciation and invests in the further education of its employees[2][3].
Sustainability Goals and Initiatives
editalcemy focuses on reducing the CO2 footprint in the construction industry, which currently accounts for about 8% of global CO2 emissions. By using limestone flour as a substitute for cement clinker, manufacturers can produce concretes with the alcemy software that emit 50-70% less CO2. The software closely monitors production and ensures the necessary precision without additional testing and personnel, leading to cost savings and a reduction in CO2 emissions[1][3][4].
Case Studies and Successes
editalcemy has already been successfully implemented in various cement and ready-mixed concrete plants in the DACH region, Benelux, and the USA. A notable example is the use of CO2-reduced concrete in the construction of the office tower EDGE East Side Berlin, where two upper floors were built using alcemy technology. Despite existing standards that restrict the use of clinker-reduced cements and concretes, alcemy is working to bring sustainable concretes into mass application[3][4].
With its innovative technology and commitment to sustainability, alcemy positions itself as a pioneer in the decarbonization of the construction industry and makes a significant contribution to the fight against the climate crisis.
Sources:
edit- 1 - https://bauportal.bgbau.de/bauportal-22022/thema/meldungen/zukunft-des-bauens/start-up-loesung-von-alcemy
- 2 - https://alcemy.tech/inside-alcemy/karriere
- 3 - https://ambivation.com/de/2023/05/30/dekarbonisierung-startup-alcemy-ermoeglicht-die-herstellung-nachhaltiger-betone/
- 4 - https://www.impactinsider.de/alcemy
- 5 - https://alcemy.tech/ueber-uns/story