Accelerating Europe's transition to digital circular manufacturing (Remanufacturing-X)

Remanufacturing-X contributes to the Manufacturing-X vision by transforming remanufacturing into a high-value, data-driven pillar of Europe’s circular economy. It creates a trusted and interoperable ecosystem where AI, digital twins, and data spaces enhance decision-making, efficiency, and sustainability across value chains. Through a Digital Product Passport (REM-DPP) and a Remanufacturing Data Space (RDS), the project enables secure and EcoDesign-compliant information flows. AI-based tools support smart disassembly, lifecycle optimisation and quality assurance, augmenting human functions safely and efficiently. Demonstrated in five industrial pilots (textile, food, machinery, maritime and batteries), Remanufacturing-X validates replicable solutions in diverse contexts. A digital marketplace connects suppliers and users of circular services, materials and product parts, supporting dynamic pricing and ESG (Environmental, Social and Governance) transparency. Digital and inclusive training, along with social innovation, ensure workforce readiness and public trust. Together, these elements make remanufacturing a strategic enabler for a climate-neutral and digitally sovereign European industry. Beyond the project, Remanufacturing-X will sustain its impact through the continued evolution of the platform, enabling ongoing use of the marketplace and tools by industrial stakeholders. Remanufacturing-X will be transformed into an initiative anchored by a dedicated organisation (IVLab), which will oversee the platform infrastructure, organise events, promote cross-sector dissemination, collaborate with EU and international networks, and work closely with the EC. This entity will also act as a catalyst for innovation, supporting co-development with universities and research centres, promoting standardisation efforts, and increasing the visibility and attractiveness of remanufacturing across Europe’s industrial ecosystem.

Description: CORDIS, European Commission.