Sector

Manufacturing

Product/Objective

The initiative aims at developing and demonstrating a novel paradigm of human-centric remanufacturing approach for the European industry, acting at value-chain and factory levels, that is:

• Intrinsically human-safe: able to reduce human risks and increase workers’ satisfaction and efficiency along the entire remanufacturing process-chain through human-centric technologies and decision support digital tools;
• Target-driven: able to produce remanufactured products at high regeneration rates, meeting certified product function retain or upgrade specifications;
• Flexible: able to adapt to variable input post-use product conditions;
• Robust and replicable: applicable to a wide variety of business sectors, at different levels of reman maturity; by encompassing innovative digitally-enhanced automated technologies compounded by the implementation of Digital Product Passport and the related data-model and digital services.

Project Summary

The European remanufacturing industry is crucial for the sustainable transition of Europe, thanks to the savings in energy, materials and functionality that is guaranteed by the process. In fact, the socioeconomic benefits of remanufacturing, in terms of number of workers, skills development and technological uptake, are as impactful as the environmental benefits. rEUman aims at developing and demonstrating a novel paradigm of human-centric remanufacturing approach for the European industry; acting at factory and value-chain levels. At factory level, the main industrial need is to guarantee high regeneration rates of the remanufactured products and to achieve traceability of the remanufacturing process-chain. While at value-chain level, the main industrial need is to guarantee stability in terms of volume and quality of the post-use products. rEUman shall demonstrate the new remanufacturing paradigm, which is intrinsically human-safe, target-driven in regeneration and certification, flexible while facing variability in post-use parts, robust and replicable to new circular business cases. To that end, rEUman addresses the call topic by (i) developing cutting edge remanufacturing approaches (factory level) and integrating them into the value-chain , (ii) demonstrating functional retention in three sectors (Automotive, Home appliances and Optoelectronics), (iii) introducing traceability in remanufacturing by implementing the first remanufacturing-centred DPP, (iv) considering operation and economic viability by showcasing complete business cases coupled with designed training material.

Innovation

The initiative is set to transform the European remanufacturing industry by addressing its current limitations and setting new standards for human-centric innovation. It aims to develop and demonstrate a novel remanufacturing paradigm which is inherently safe for humans, target-driven in regeneration and certification, flexible in handling post-use parts variability, and robust for replication in new circular business cases. To achieve these objectives, rEUman partners will develop cutting-edge remanufacturing approaches and integrate them into the value chains.

ES Role

EnginSoft is responsible for two essential activities within the rEUman project. First, we lead the creation of a digital tool integration and optimization suite designed to optimize factory setups during the design or redesign phases for remanufacturing. This tool enables stakeholders to explore a range of setup options, identify optimal configurations, and achieve performance goals aligned with their priorities. The suite enhances decision-making and streamlines processes, contributing to more efficient and sustainable remanufacturing practices.

Second, to address the skills gap in remanufacturing, EnginSoft identifies critical competencies and existing gaps to design effective training methodologies and materials. We spearhead the launch of the APRA Academy, providing future adopters with the knowledge and skills necessary to implement the project’s solutions effectively, ensuring their long-term applicability and success.

Partners

POLITECNICO DI MILANO | KARLSRUHER INSTITUT FUER TECHNOLOGIE - KIT | HUN-REN SZAMITASTECHNIKAI ES AUTOMATIZALASI KUTATOINTEZET - HUN-REN SZTAKI | FLEXIS | SIMPLAN | BORG AUTOMOTIVE SP ZOO | HEPENIX MUSZAKI SZOLGALTATO KFT - HEPENIX Technical Service | KNORR-BREMSE SYSTEME FUR NUTZFAHRZEUGE | ARCELIK A.S. | OLIMPIA SPLENDID | SYXIS VSI | ENGINSOFT | AUTOMOTIVE PARTS REMANUFACTURERS ASSOCIATION EUROPE - APRA Europe | LUMIBIRD PHOTONICS ITALIA | CORE KENTRO KAINOTOMIAS AMKE - CORE IC | META CIRCULARITY, SVETOVANJE IN INOVACIJE DOO - META Circularity, advisory and innovation | C.R.& C. | CARL ZEISS AG

Funding Scheme

Funding Scheme Horizon Europe | Call identifier HORIZON-CL4-2023-TWIN-TRANSITION-01, Grant Agreement No 101138930

Project web site

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Duration

48 months

Period

September 2024 – August 2028

Coordinator

POLITECNICO DI MILANO

Reference in EnginSoft

Anteneh Teferi Yemane

Partners Number

20