Remanufacturing: Is this the key to the circular economy?

Posted on 6 Mar 2020 by The Manufacturer

Michael Ward, Technical Director at the Advanced Forming Research Centre (AFRC), discusses the opportunities for manufacturers to reduce waste and improve productivity through ‘remanufacturing’, made possible thanks to new hybrid tooling technology.

No sensible manufacturer likes waste. Waste – whether of time, energy or materials – has been a common enemy since man first started to use tools. Through revolutions in manufacturing processes, waste reduction has remained a top priority for firms looking to improve their productivity and competitiveness. So it’s no surprise that the High Value…

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