Workshop with Circular Republic

Together with CIRCULAR REPUBLIC, an initiative by UnternehmerTUM, Circular Economy Solutions GmbH (C-ECO) recently hosted a workshop focused on the recycling of electric motors. The event brought together key stakeholders from across the value chain - including OEMs, motor manufacturers, and recycling experts - to explore scalable solutions for the recovery and reuse of critical raw materials.

At the heart of the workshop was a pilot project aimed at testing the feasibility of a continuous recycling loop for neodymium magnets and other valuable materials extracted from end-of-life motors and assemblies. The goal: to identify and validate secondary input streams under industrial conditions, paving the way for a more resilient and circular supply chain in Europe.

As part of the program, Circular Economy Solutions GmbH (C-ECO) presented its CoremanNet service, including a group visit to the CoremanNet selection station in France, offering participants a hands-on view of reverse logistics in action. Beyond technical discussions, the workshop also delved into business models within the circular economy, highlighting the importance of collaboration and innovation.

With its deep expertise in reverse logistics and circular consultancy, Circular Economy Solutions GmbH (C-ECO) contributed valuable insights, helping shape the dialogue around practical implementation and system-level change. CIRCULAR REPUBLIC, as part of Europe’s largest innovation and start-up center UnternehmerTUM, empowers companies and start-ups to develop and scale circular economy innovations. By connecting relevant actors across industries, the initiative aims to drive systemic transformation along the entire value chain.