15.01.2025
News
The RENÉE project, funded by the European Union’s Horizon Europe research and innovation programme, is driving the adoption of circular economy principles through innovative remanufacturing solutions. Manufacturing remains a cornerstone of European economic growth, yet it is also a significant consumer of resources and energy. RENÉE aims to transform this landscape by addressing key challenges in remanufacturing, including resource scarcity, environmental impact, and variability in returned products.
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Remanufacturing extends product lifecycles and reduces waste, but uncertainties hamper its implementation in product state, supply chain inconsistencies, and the technical challenges of ensuring high-quality outputs. RENÉE addresses these issues by developing advanced solutions integrating Artificial Intelligence (AI), robotics, and digital infrastructures to enable efficient and sustainable remanufacturing systems.
The project focuses on five key pillars:
RENÉE will validate its solutions through real-world pilot cases:
Through its innovative approach, RENÉE directly supports the European Union’s goals for a climate-neutral and resource-efficient economy. By optimizing workflows, integrating advanced AI systems, and focusing on sustainability metrics, the project provides industries with scalable solutions to meet circular economy objectives.
For a detailed overview of the RENÉE project and its key innovations, please refer to the document below:
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Project Coordination
Dr. Christos Gkournelos
Laboratory for Manufacturing Systems & Automation (LMS)
Email: gkournelos@lms.mech.upatras.gr
This project is funded under grant agreement No. 101138415. Content reflects the authors’ views and does not necessarily represent those of the European Union or HADEA.