Imagine if we could take the 'brains' out of old cars and broken gadgets and put them into new products instead of digging for more rare metals. It is like refurbishing high-end engine parts but for the tiny chips that run our modern world. This helps Europe stop relying so much on imports from Asia.
European industries are overly dependent on semiconductor imports from China and Taiwan, leaving them vulnerable to supply crises. Simultaneously, valuable chips in old cars and electronics are wasted instead of being recovered.
A system for sorting, reusing, and remanufacturing semiconductors from e-waste and vehicles, culminating in a pilot series production.
If you are a vehicle remanufacturer dealing with the semiconductor crisis and supply chain gaps — this project developed a system to recover chips from End-of-Life Vehicles that reduces dependency on extra-EU suppliers.
If you are an electronics manufacturer dealing with high costs of raw materials — this project developed a way to reuse semiconductors from e-waste to create high added-value components.
If you are an e-waste processor dealing with low-value shredding of electronics — this project developed sorting and recovery strategies that turn waste into strategic secondary raw materials.
Based on available project data, specific cost figures for implementation are not provided.
Yes, the project includes a deliverable for a pilot series production for reference sectors, indicating a move toward industrial scale.
Based on available project data, there is no specific mention of the licensing model or patent strategy.
The project aligns with the European Chips Act, the Digital Product Passport, and EU directives for automotive and e-waste.
The project runs from 2023-01-01 to 2025-12-31, with results expected by the end of 2025.
The consortium is heavily industry-weighted with 10 industrial partners (45% ratio) and 5 SMEs, suggesting a strong focus on commercial viability. With 22 partners across 8 European countries, the project has a broad geographical footprint to test the circular supply chain across different national waste regulations.
Contact Politecnico di Milano regarding the CIRC-UITS semiconductor recovery pilots.
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