The research focus for this work is to enable the cleaner production of aluminium feedstock using pre-consumer scrap materials. This is done by developing energy effieceint processing capabilities and work flows in a small footprint to address the issues in valorising scraps into production feedstock. As such, the technologies developed not only serves to lower the embodied carbon of re-processed aluminium feedstock due to direct emissions, but also make the technology more accessible, decentralising the circular manufacturing chain.
Capabilities include:
• Scrap to Feedstock Conversion
• Reduce scrap size and improve handling efficiency
• Densify loose metallic waste for downstream processing
• Re‑melt and condition recycled metals for reuse
• Enable small‑batch, flexible metal processing workflows
• Increased readiness for downstream recycling or forming or remanufacturing
Potential application / benefit:
• Circular manufacturing and scrap valorisation
• Custom alloy development and prototyping
• Material recovery and local feedstock production
• Small batch pilot production for metalworking industries
• Lower reliance on virgin raw materials
• Support for local, closed‑loop manufacturing models
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