- R&D&I initiative funded by the Innovative Business Clusters (AEI) program of the Spanish Ministry of Industry, under the 2020 call.
- Consortium: CEP, ITAINNOVA, Zatec, and CITSALP
- Total budget: approx. €180,793, with a grant of €128,498
Project execution period: from 01/07/2020 to 31/03/2021
Main objective
To maximize the use of recycled plastic materials in injection molding processes without compromising mechanical quality or processability, supported by digital tools from the design phase onward.
Conclusion
DIGI‑REC 4.0 has demonstrated that:
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It is feasible to incorporate high proportions of recycled plastic without losing technical quality.
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The combination of experimental analysis, digitalization, and digital twins enables optimization of recycled material usage.
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This approach paves the way for extending the solution to other polymers and industrial processes, promoting circularity and sustainability.
