Remanufacturing is an important part of the transition to a more resilient and resource-efficient industry. By extending life cycles, reusing components and improving the quality of existing products, companies can both reduce climate impact and cut costs, while reducing dependence on new raw materials. It's not just about technology - it's also about business models, logistics solutions, standards and skills.
The aim of the feasibility study is to identify needs, actors and challenges, and to identify the actions required to establish a cluster of excellence with international impact. The work focuses on industrial opportunities, market potential, skills needs and how research and innovation can accelerate development.
The goal is for REC to be a world-leading cluster with strong links to industrial applications, pioneering technologies and export-driven growth. Success requires broad collaboration between companies, academia and innovation environments, as well as access to test beds, networks and strategic innovation support. By 2035, the cluster will have:
We are looking for companies and organizations interested in working with circular business models, remanufacturing, digitization of production processes, traceability, design for circularity or related technologies. Together, we are building a more resilient and sustainable industry - with Sweden in a world-leading position.
| Project management | Innovatum Science Park |
| Project partners | RISE- Research Institutes of Sweden, Chalmers University of Technology, University West, Innovatum Science Park |
| Project duration | November 2025 -- March 2026 |
| Budget | 1 500 000 |
