ADVANCING DUTCH CIRCULAR ECONOMY THROUGH ADDITIVE MANUFACTURING: STRATEGIES FOR REPAIR AND REMANUFACTURING USING AM

As spring unfolds – a season of renewal, growth and new beginnings – the ADD-reAM project officially kicked off with energy, optimism and a shared sense of purpose. Like the first light after winter, the meeting marked the start of a collaborative journey toward a more circular and resilient industrial future.

From east to west, from north to south, partners came together across regions and domains. Our consortium reflects the breadth of the industrial landscape: advancing solutions in the sky through aerospace applications, strengthening reliability along the railroads, engineering for the deep sea, and building digital infrastructures in the clouds that connect global supply chains. This diversity is not just symbolic – it is the foundation for systemic change.

The meeting was officially opened by Prof. Ian Gibson, who outlined the vision, ambition and strategic direction of ADD-reAM. This was followed by a series of engaging introductory presentations from all 30 consortium partners, highlighting the breadth of expertise across the network. The day concluded with interactive collaboration workshops, where partners began shaping joint activities and laying the groundwork for effective cooperation in the years ahead.