Britain's sole seven-metric-ton research electric arc furnace undergoes £2.9 million comprehensive upgrade commencing December 2025. The transformation incorporates jet box injection, continuous charging systems, automated temperature monitoring, & integrated digitalization capabilities. Installation begins December 2025 regarding major components arriving including furnace body, electrode systems, & control panels. Existing furnace extraction occurs January 2026 followed by installation, commissioning, & validation activities. The facility targets February 2026 operational readiness. Innovate UK provides funding through Foundation Industry Sustainability Consortium's EconoMISER programme. The upgraded facility will serve as industry-leading pilot-scale platform developing green steel technologies bridging laboratory research & commercial production while strengthening bespoke specialist melting capabilities for nuclear, defense, offshore, aerospace, & engineering sectors.