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ADD-reAM WP3 Meeting Strengthens Collaboration Between Research and Practice
22 September 2026
On 14 September 2026, partners of the project gathered at Saxion University of Applied Sciences in Deventer for an interactive work package meeting dedicated to Work Package 3 (WP3). The event brought together researchers, industry representatives, societal stakeholders and NWO-representative to explore opportunities for collaboration in advancing circular economy strategies through additive manufacturing.
ADD-reAM Project Officially Launched: A New Step Towards Circular Manufacturing
27 February 2026
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.
NWA ORC project Add-reAM awarded
19 August 2025
The project Add-reAM “Advancing Dutch Circular Economy through Additive Manufacturing: Strategies for Repair and Remanufacturing using AM” was granted by NWA ORC. The project is a national initiative aiming to transform manufacturing in the Netherlands using Additive Manufacturing (AM, also known as 3D Printing) technologies will enable the repair and remanufacturing of complex components, help industries reduce waste, conserve resources, and shift toward circular production models.
Led by Professor Ian Gibson of the University of Twente and supported by the Materials Innovation Institute (M2i), the project brings together leading Dutch universities, major industrial players such as GKN, SKF, Signify, ProRail, and public and civil organizations. They share the mission: to make ‘repair’ the new standard and ‘remanufacturing’ the engine of circular industry.
