Imagine if your gadgets were made from plants instead of oil and could be composted or easily repaired instead of thrown away. This work replaces traditional plastics and heavy metals with green materials and uses 3D printing to save energy. It's like moving from disposable plastic cutlery to a reusable, biodegradable system for the entire electronics industry.
The electronics industry faces rising e-waste, high energy costs during manufacturing, and a dangerous dependency on critical raw materials that are subject to supply shocks.
The project developed requirements and specifications for bio-based materials and circular components, implemented in pilots for medical devices and automotive electronics.
If you are a medical device manufacturer dealing with high volumes of single-use plastic waste — this project developed bio-based, compostable electronics that reduce the environmental burden of wearable diagnostics.
If you are a supplier dealing with strict EU Green Deal regulations and critical raw material shortages — this project developed embedded electronics that use fewer metals and additive manufacturing to lower energy consumption.
If you are a lighting provider dealing with expensive e-waste disposal and short product lifespans — this project developed circular business models that enable the reuse and repair of critical components.
Based on available project data, the project aims to increase productivity and create new business opportunities through energy-efficient manufacturing and additive processes, though specific price reductions are not listed.
The project involves 32 industry partners and focuses on pilots for healthcare and automotive sectors, indicating a strong push toward industrial application.
Based on available project data, specific licensing terms are not provided, but the consortium is led by Philips Electronics Nederland BV with 48 total partners.
Yes, the project is specifically designed to meet the EU Green Deal, Circular Economy Action Plan, and Industrial Strategy requirements.
The project runs from 2023-06-01 to 2026-05-31, with developments scoped across 3 generations of prototypes.
The project is heavily industry-driven, with 32 industrial partners representing 67% of the 48-member consortium. The presence of 20 SMEs suggests a focus on agile innovation and supply chain integration, while the leadership by a major corporation (Philips) ensures a clear path from research to commercial application across 11 countries.
Contact Philips Electronics Nederland BV regarding sustainable electronics pilots.
Contact us to connect with the SUSTRONICS consortium for bio-based electronics licensing.
