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Integration of 3D printing for prototyping and low-volume production of fan components
Using 3D printing for replacing CNC for fast, low-cost, and sustainable part manufacturing.
CURIOST – Circular Economy as a Development Opportunity for Local and Regional Resilience
The CURIOST project, funded under the Interreg Central Europe programme, supports the transition of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and small mid-caps towards circular
product development and sustainable manufacturing. Coordinated in Croatia by the Development and Training Centre for the Metal Industry – Metal Centre Čakovec, the project gathers 11
partners from 7 countries and 10 regions. CURIOST focuses on strengthening the resilience of
local economies by promoting innovation in industrial sectors through circular economy principles, with particular emphasis on the metal processing industry.
RUCONBAR – Rubberised Concrete Noise Barriers
The RUCONBAR, developed by the University of Zagreb, Faculty of Civil Engineering, in
cooperation with Beton Lučko d.o.o. and Gumiimpex – GRP, represents a successful example of
industrial symbiosis and sustainable innovation in construction. RUCONBAR technology uses
rubber granules derived from end-of-life car tires as an aggregate in concrete production,
resulting in noise barriers that are both environmentally sustainable and functionally effective.
Plastika Skaza d.o.o. – Bokashi Organko
Bokashi Organko is a recycled plastic kitchen composter by Plastika Skaza that turns food waste into compost and natural fertilizer.
Circular Economy Solutions at PAYER International Technologies GmbH
Lifecycle analysis, green energy, reuse, and sustainable design drive efforts to cut emissions, waste, and impact across production and packaging.
Reuse of plastic waste – Feralpi Siderurgica Spa
Finalpi Siderurgica S.p.A. is an Italian company in the steel sector, based in Lonato del Garda, in the province of Brescia, Lombardy Region. Specialized in the production of steel for construction, it offers products such as steel bars and coils for reinforced concrete, wires and electrowelded mesh, as well as other steel derivatives.
Recycled Plastics in Industrial Pipe Manufacturing
MAINCOR integrated recycled production scrap into multilayer pipes, saving 350 tons of virgin plastic and reducing CO₂ emissions by 25% per ton.
Innovative Design Software Reduces Material Consumption by 60 Percent
Innovative Design Software Reduces Material Consumption by 60 Percent Summary: M+S Silicon implemented CFD software to optimize extrusion tool design, reducing material waste by 60% and enhancing..
Škoda Auto – Bumper Recycling in the IVET Show Car Concept
Škoda Auto introduced the IVET Show Car concept, demonstrating the potential of using recycled and recyclable materials in automotive manufacturing. A key feature is the recycling of old plastic bumpers into new ones, reducing waste and the carbon footprint associated with producing new parts.