The transition towards circular manufacturing is gaining momentum, but its large-scale industrial adoption continues to face a fundamental challenge: ensuring that recycled materials can consistently meet the performance, reliability, and traceability requirements of demanding applications. This is particularly relevant for sectors such as energy, mobility, and advanced manufacturing, where material integrity is critical. The Horizon Europe-funded GEAR-UP project, launched in October 2024 as a Coordination and Support Action with |
a budget of EUR 5.99 million, directly addresses this challenge. By integrating advanced additive manufacturing technologies with AI-driven life-cycle assessment( LCA) and simulation-based design, the project aims to demonstrate that circularity and high performance are not mutually exclusive.
Measurable gains in performance & sustainability GEAR-UP has defined a series of ambitious key performance indicators( KPIs) across its industrial use cases. These include:
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