Trying to persuade consumers to engage in the Circular Economy (CE) in any meaningful way is perhaps one of the biggest challenges that the world faces in moving to a resource efficient future. Paul McSweeney, founder and CEO of ZeroNet Services, the creators of the ZeroNet domestic reverse logistics network discusses how his company’s technology […]
Learn moreClick to access: Feedback questionnaire Speaker biographies Delegate list Exhibitors and locations Agenda 09:00: Registration and Coffee 09:30: Introduction Paul Cantwell, Knowledge Exchange Fellow for the Scottish Institute for Remanufacture 09:50: Sector Presentations Dr. Tariq Dawood, Senior Engineer, EDF Energy R&D UK Centre – “An Asset Owners Perspective of Innovation in Support of the Circular […]
Learn moreThe Business Insider Made in Scotland Awards, sponsored by the Advanced Forming Research Centre, celebrate the best of Scottish manufacturing, showcasing innovative and emerging talent across a range of sectors. For the second year running, SIR was delighted to sponsor the Remade in Scotland category, which recognises the achievements of manufacturing businesses focused on sustainability, […]
Learn moreThe project team from Heriot-Watt University guided the The Turbo Guy team through a bespoke 3 stage process to redesign the company’s business model and create a brand identity aligned to circular economy, and that would emphasise its remanufacturing expertise. This case study outlines the process and outcomes of this approach, including the expect benefits […]
Learn moreA remanufacturing cleaning solution: reduced costs, emissions and landfill – A case study describing the collaborative project between DPF Expert and Abertay University Experts from Abertay University worked with DPF Expert to determine the components of a cleaning solution used to clean diesel particulate filters, to facilitate process optimisation and open the possibility of both […]
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