Welcome to the COMPASS project
Aerospace and automotive waste can be turned into high-quality components for new products thanks to digital technologies developed in COMPASS
COMPASS
Driving Circularity through Advanced Remanufacturing
The COMPASS project addresses the growing challenge of efficiently recycling and remanufacturing components at the end of their lifespan.
By employing advanced remanufacturing techniques, COMPASS extends the life of these components, minimizing the need for raw material extraction and reducing environmental impact of new component production.
of private investments in technology development and implementation of remanufacturing process
of sheet metal parts and thermoplastic composite panels remanufactured
months of COMPASS project
partners involved
Novel data-driven approach
A Data-Driven
Approach for
Enhanced
Remanufacturing
COMPASS introduces a novel data-driven approach to remanufacturing, leveraging digital tools and a comprehensive Digital Product Passport.
This passport captures real-time information about component performance and history, enabling intelligent remanufacturing strategies.
Digital tools
Optimizing Remanufacturing Processes and Quality
Digital tools streamline dismantling processes, ensuring efficient extraction of sheet metal and composite panels.
The passport also facilitates the collection of relevant component data, improving quality control and optimizing remanufacturing operations.
Partners compass
Partnership for Innovation and Impact
COMPASS brings together experts from academia, research institutions, and industry, representing Austria, Netherlands, Spain, Italy, and Germany.
This collaboration brings together cutting-edge technologies and expertise to develop and drive innovation in remanufacturing processes.
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COMPASS Featured as a Made in Europe Success Story by EFFRA | 15 July 2026
The COMPASS project has been recognised by EFFRA as a Made in Europe Success Story, highlighting its contribution to advancing circular manufacturing and digital remanufacturing across Europe. This recognition underlines the project’s role in demonstrating how innovative technologies can help transform end-of-life products into valuable resources, supporting a more sustainable and competitive European manufacturing industry. […]
COMPASS General Assembly: Charting the Course for the Final Stretch in Enschede | 19–20 May 2026
There is something energising about gathering the whole consortium in one place, and the M30 General Assembly held on 19–20 May 2026 in Enschede, The Netherlands, was no exception. Hosted by partner AELS at the People@places Enschede Technology Base, the meeting brought together the full COMPASS consortium for two intensive and productive days, marking a […]
Strengthening research infrastructure collaboration to deliver EU priorities
The COMPASS Framework supporting Horizon Europe objectives Research Infrastructures (RIs) are recognised under Horizon Europe as strategic assets for strengthening the European Research Area (ERA), fostering scientific excellence, and accelerating innovation uptake across Member States. Within this context, COMPASS has actively contributed to initiatives that promote structured collaboration and innovation. Notably, COMPASS participated in the […]
COMPASS
The COMPASS project aims to achieve a significant impact
by enabling the remanufacturing of approximately 30% of sheet metal parts and thermoplastic composite panels, today!
