^

2024 Circular Economy Conference Registration Now Open!

Featuring all aspects of the Circular Economy in one unified, in-depth, multidisciplinary, action-based scientific conference.

The REMADE Institute, in partnership with the Ellen MacArthur Foundation and with support from the U.S. Department of Energy, will host the second-annual REMADE Circular Economy Technology Summit & Conference on Wednesday and Thursday, April 10-11, 2024, at the National Academy of Sciences Building, 2101 Constitution Ave., N.W., in Washington, D.C.. This conference will serve as a national thought-leadership event on the Circular Economy.

The objective of the REMADE Circular Economy Technology Summit & Conference is to advance the national conversation on how a circular approach and sustainable manufacturing can support the nation’s efforts to meet its energy, environmental and economic goals.

The conference is open to REMADE members and non-members alike. It will feature experts highlighting emerging technologies and research that will advance and accelerate the nation’s transition to a Circular Economy.

REMADE Announces $19.6 Million in New Technology Research to Accelerate the U.S.’s Transition to a Circular Economy - Institute Selects 14 Projects in Latest Round of Funding

The REMADE Institute is pleased to announce today that it has awarded $19.6 million in new technology research, selecting 14 new research, development and demonstration projects as part of the Institute’s latest round of funding.

Half of the projects involve research at the demonstration phase, responding directly to the nation’s need to meet multiple U.S. energy, environmental, and economic goals.

"These projects underscore the importance of manufacturing and materials innovations toward advancing a circular economy," said Dr. Christopher Saldaña, Director of DOE’s Advanced Materials and Manufacturing Technologies Office (AMMTO). "The partnership between DOE and the REMADE Institute serves as a conduit for catalyzing transformative practices that not only bolster America's manufacturing expertise but also accentuate our nation's commitment to environmental stewardship."

According to the U.S. Department of Energy, manufacturing accounts for 25% of U.S. energy consumption at a cost of approximately $150 billion. Based on data from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, industry is the single largest contributor to greenhouse gas emissions in the nation, at 30%.

REMADE Chief Executive Officer Nabil Nasr said these are just some of the main reasons why a circular approach to manufacturing — “make-use-reuse-remanufacture-recycle” — is so important, and why REMADE is dedicated to the adoption of a Circular Economy.

“A Circular Economy is imperative,” Nasr said. “It’s critical in reducing industry’s energy consumption and emissions in the race to net-zero by 2050. At the same time, a circular approach is vital to increasing U.S. manufacturing’s competitiveness, increasing the resiliency of the nation’s supply chain, and creating new clean economy jobs.”

REMADE Chief Technology Officer Magdi Azer said the Institute’s research seeks to increase circularity for four energy-intensive material classes: metals, plastics/polymers, fibers, and electronic scrap, or e-scrap.

“REMADE’s projects address multiple aspects of the Circular Economy, including systems analysis, circular design, remanufacturing and reuse, recovery and recycling,” Azer said. “These latest R&D projects will, for example, explore better ways to remanufacture cast iron components; remove contaminants from molten aluminum scrap; convert the midsoles of used shoes into a newer, more sustainable foam for footwear; develop machine learning tools to advance the sorting of textiles, design recyclable multilayer flexible packaging; and increase machine learning tools to better determine the state-of-health for used hybrid and electric vehicle batteries.”  

For more detailed information, read the full press release at the button below. A list of all REMADE R&D projects and their descriptions, including the 14 projects announced today, can be found at the “Research” button below.

Call for Papers

REMADE is pleased to announce its Call for Papers for the 2024 REMADE Circular Economy Tech Summit & Conference, which will take place April 10-11, 2024, in Washington, D.C. Submissions from academic researchers, industry innovators, and others, including international experts, are strongly encouraged. Papers will be peer-reviewed and published in the conference proceedings, which will be available in the fall of 2024.

ABSTRACTS ARE DUE FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 17, 2023

and must be submitted via email to REMADE@remadeinstitute.org with the subject line, “Call For Papers Submission.”

SAVE THE DATE!

REMADE’S 2024 CIRCULAR ECONOMY CONFERENCE WILL TAKE PLACE APRIL 10-11, 2024, IN WASHINGTON, D.C.

REMADE is pleased to announce that our second annual REMADE Circular Economy Technology Summit & Conference will take place on Wednesday and Thursday, April 10-11, 2024, at the National Academy for Sciences Building, 2101 Constitution Ave., N.W., in Washington, D.C. Please reserve these dates in your calendar.

A Call for Papers for the 2024 Conference will be announced in the very near future. Conference registration will open soon afterward.

REMADE’s 2024 Conference is open to the public. Those interested in accelerating the transition to a Circular Economy in the United States are strongly encouraged to attend. Members of the media are also welcome.

We look forward to seeing you in April in D.C.!

REMADE Announces New Technology License for Aluminum Industry

Innovation will improve the quality of recycled aluminum and allow for more diverse uses, including electric vehicle manufacturing

ROCHESTER, N.Y. — August 17, 2023 — The REMADE Institute, a 170-member public-private partnership established and funded in part by the United States Department of Energy (DOE), today announced a new technology license involving technology developed with REMADE support. The license involves a technological innovation capable of removing metallic impurities from recycled aluminum melts, thereby improving the quality of the aluminum and allowing it to be used for more diverse applications, including electric vehicle (EV) manufacturing.

The innovation is part of a research and development project first funded by REMADE in 2020. The R&D project, "Selective Recovery of Elements from Molten Aluminum Alloys," is still in progress and is led by Subodh Das, Ph.D., CEO of Phinix, LLC. REMADE's tech team oversees the project, ensuring it meets the Institute's and DOE's technological milestones.

A new technology license is a tremendous accomplishment. We believe this technology will be incredibly valuable to U.S.-based aluminum companies, including those that supply the automotive industry. Ultimately, it’s yet another key technology that accelerates the U.S.’s transition to a Circular Economy and assists the nation in meeting its net zero by 2050 goal.
— Nabil Nasr - REMADE CEO

Join REMADE at the Upcoming Webinar: Enhanced Processing of Aluminum Scrap at End-of-Life via Artificial Intelligence & Smart Sensing

Join REMADE at the Upcoming Webinar: Enhanced Processing of Aluminum Scrap at End-of-Life via Artificial Intelligence & Smart Sensing

July 25, 2023 | 12:00-1:00pm

As aluminum intensive vehicles reach their end of life there is a growing need for enhanced recycling capabilities that enable upcycling and minimize dilution as a solution. Industry 4.0 capabilities such as AI and advanced sensors present an opportunity to increase the profitability and sustainability of metal recycling. This presentation will dive into current challenges facing post-consumer scrap aluminum recycling and ongoing efforts to drive smart solutions that close the loop on aluminum. 


Five Takeaways From The "How-To" Conference That's Accelerating The Circular Economy

Our first REMADE Circular Economy Tech Summit & Conference recently brought together the brightest minds in research, industry, and policy to make the Circular Economy a reality in the United States. Here are five key takeaways from our two-day event held March 20-21 at the National Academy of Sciences Building in Washington, D.C.:

  • Nice ideas aren’t enough

  • Carrots and (measuring) sticks are needed

  • Decision-makers need the right tools for the job

  • Remember: Trash is cash

  • The robots are here—to improve recycling and remanufacturing

Click below for a deeper dive into each takeaway.

New Member: Sandia National Laboratories

 
 

The REMADE Institute is pleased to welcome Sandia National Laboratories as a new National Lab Member to our ever growing membership base.


Sandia has delivered essential science and technology to resolve the nation’s most challenging security issues.

A strong science, technology, and engineering foundation enables Sandia’s mission through a capable research staff working at the forefront of innovation, collaborative research with universities and companies, and discretionary research projects with significant potential impact.

New Member: Volvo

 
 

The REMADE Institute is pleased to welcome Volvo as a new Industry Member to our ever growing membership base.


Volvo is one of the fastest growing premium brands. Their distinct brand and values are in tune with societal trends. They have a strong performance track record and their product plan and installed capacity is geared for growth. Volvo wants to disrupt the auto industry and be a leader in safety, sustainability, online business and set a new global people standard. They are committed to rethinking sustainability in their operations, in their cars and in society.

New Member: Loukus Tech

 
 

The REMADE Institute is pleased to welcome Loukus Tech as a new Industry Member to our ever growing membership base.


Loukus Tech deploys innovative material technologies to industry through partnering, licensing, and supplying products through contract manufacturing. They have unique capabilities in lightweight alloys and have developed several patented metal casting and process technologies and lightweight components. Customers are brought fully vetted technology products with a forward-thinking team to invent, develop, manufacture and commercialize next-generation products.

New Member: A3 Global

 
 

The REMADE Institute is pleased to welcome A3 Global as a new Industry Member to our ever growing membership base.


A3 Global keeps critical missions moving by designing, manufacturing, and distributing essential parts, integrated systems, and electrification solutions for vehicles. They bring decades of experience from the automotive, engineering, and technology industries together to form a next-generation company focused on the future of mobility in the circular economy. NuVant Systems and Hybrid Battery 911 are part of A3 Global.

New Member: Plastic Recycling, Inc.

 
 

The REMADE Institute is pleased to welcome Plastic Recycling, Inc. as a new Industry Member to our ever growing membership base.


Plastic Recycling, Inc. offers a wide range of products and services to help meet manufacturing needs, including: custom compounding, toll grinding, pelletizing, material separation, materials refining and manufacturing finished products, along with various other technical services.

REMADE Releases New Funding - Up to $20 Million in Funding to Accelerate the Transition to a Circular Economy

The REMADE Institute is proud to announce its sixth Request for Proposals (RFP), representing $20 million in investment to sustain U.S. manufacturing and accelerate the U.S.’s transition to a Circular Economy.

The Institute is seeking technology proposals for research, development and demonstration (RD&D) projects that develop and demonstrate tools and technologies consistent with REMADE’s goals to reduce energy and emissions; achieve better than cost and energy parity; and promote the widespread application of new enabling technologies across multiple industries. RD&D projects must align with one or more of the Institute’s focus areas: systems analysis and integration; design for reuse, remanufacturing, recovery and recycling (design for Re-X); manufacturing materials optimization; remanufacturing; and/or recovery and recycling.

New Member: Tapecon

 
 

The REMADE Institute is pleased to welcome Tapecon as a new Industry Member to our ever growing membership base.


Tapecon works with product teams to improve their market competitiveness through outsourced manufacturing solutions. Tapecon is a trusted partner of OEM advanced manufacturing. They work with product teams to manufacture prototypes, components, assemblies and provide full production services involving custom materials converting and specialized application printing.

New Member: American Honda Motor Co., Inc.

 
 

The REMADE Institute is pleased to welcome American Honda Motor Co., Inc. as a new Industry Member to our ever growing membership base.


Founded in 1948 in Hamamatsu, Japan, Honda opened its first U.S. storefront in Los Angeles, CA, in 1959. For nearly four decades Honda has challenged to exceed government requirements – as the first automaker to meet the Clean Air Act standards in the 1970s, then demonstrating low-emissions vehicle technology that led the state of California to adopt new, more stringent emissions regulations. Their products, from cars and trucks, to advanced light jets and other forms of mobility, reflect their belief that the purpose of technology is to help people.