The Magazine of the Production Technology Center Berlin

Why the circular economy must be part of Germany’s strategic response to the multi-crisis.

FUTUR is published twice a year in both print and digital formats.

Digitalizing and ultimately automating the process of vehicle dismantling could take us a giant step forward on the path to circularity. 

Additive manufacturing with recycled material? Both equipment manufacturers and end users place high demands on powder quality. Research projects show that these can be met with solutions beyond conventional processes.

Prof. Dr.-Ing. Stephan Ramesohl, Wuppertal Institute: What do businesses need to make the circular economy happen?

There are many paths to circularity. Researchers at Fraunhofer IPK use simple metrics to show which approaches are truly suitable for a company.

As part of ReTraNetz-BB, concepts are being developed to apply circular economy to electric motors in electric vehicles.

Broken refrigerator or washing machine? Our researchers are developing an assistance system to determine whether a repair is worthwhile or if the appliances need to be recycled. 

Interoperability and collaboration – according to Dr. Angelina Marko of ZVEI e. V., these are the cornerstones of a functioning circular economy. In her guest article, she shares insights from industrial practice.

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