Circular economy has been an important topic for many companies, not just since the National Circular Economy Strategy was published in 2024. Resources are becoming increasingly scarce. Efficiency and sufficiency are becoming increasingly important. In this event, be inspired by impulses that present circular loops and the diverse implementation of R-strategies.

In a presentation, you will be introduced to current developments in the field, before the subsequent tour through the SmartFactoryOWL, with a focus on sustainability, presents relevant technologies for the circular economy, such as the digital product passport, reusable concepts, recycling strategies and much more.

We would like to point out that the organizers will be taking photographs during this event and publishing them for the purpose of public relations and reporting on the event. These rights apply without spatial or temporal restrictions. The photos will be used on the websites and social media channels of SmartFactoryOWL, the OWL University of Applied Sciences and Arts, Fraunhofer IOSB-INA and, if applicable, in the local press.

In accordance with Art. 21 GDPR, you can assert your right not to be photographed – please speak to the organizer or photographer immediately and before the start of the event if you wish to assert this right.

The organizers and thus those responsible for taking photographs are Fraunhofer IOSB-INA and the OWL University of Applied Sciences and Arts.