Sustainable production and transformation

Capture and analysis of material properties using hyperspectral analysis and machine learning to provide high quality raw materials for sustainable production. Characterisation is carried out at all stages of the recycling chain, but also as an input control to ensure the required raw material quality for production.

• AI-based material analysis for the circular economy
• Hyper-3D Image Processing Lab

In the technological and socio-economic transformation of our economy towards climate neutrality, we support companies through the use of specific roadmaps that lead to the development of concrete transformation paths. In this process, we draw on our decades of methodological leadership in life cycle-based sustainability assessment (LCA).

• Fossil free 4 Industry
• LOCA 2 Transformation
• CliN Steel

Our set of methods for the ecological optimisation of the environmental impacts within our production economy – starting with raw material extraction, and continuing through production, distribution and application, all the way to beneficial recycling options – enable products and services to be embedded in the circular economy of tomorrow.

• Recyclable paper-based printed circuit boards
• LCA für Fahrzeuge

Automation and robotics can help to increase productivity and combat staff shortages. But assessing ROI or economic viability can be a challenge. Our services include analysing cycle times, CAPEX or higher market prices due to improved production quality.

• Technical and Economic Feasibility Studies
• Production automation

In the production of goods with a higher degree of recyclability, we are often faced with raw materials that naturally vary in composition, which means that they necessitate more complex sensor systems and greater adaptability in processes. We support companies in overcoming these and other challenges encountered in the planning and implementation stages.

• ROBOTICS Solution Center
• Production automation