AutoMat Newsletter #1 We're aLive!
Welcome to AutoMat!
AutoMat is a Horizon-funded project, which officially commenced on 1 January 2024. The project seeks to enhance the traceability and automation of battery recycling and reuse processes, offering advanced solutions for critical steps such as disassembly, safety operations, and energy recovery. A central objective is the development of an open digital platform for battery traceability, underpinned by a Digital Battery Passport (DBP). By integrating technological innovation with digital tools, AutoMat aims to establish a circular, transparent, and sustainable battery value chain across Europe.
The consortium comprises 14 partners from Italy, Spain, France, Germany, Poland, and Switzerland, under the coordination of ERP Italia Servizi. This diverse partnership brings together expertise from research, industry, and innovation, reinforcing the project’s capacity to achieve its technical, environmental, and strategic objectives.
Through this newsletter, we will provide regular updates on project milestones, events, and opportunities.
Highlights from Recent Project Activities
AutoMat 2nd General Assembly
The 2nd General Assembly of the AutoMat project, hosted at the Politecnico di Milano, offered an invaluable opportunity for constructive interaction over two days (11th and 12th December). The event played a crucial role in sharing ideas, defining the project’s next steps, and strengthening collaboration among all European partners.
AutoMat 1st General Assembly
On 26 June 2024, the 1st AutoMat General Assembly was held in Gdansk, in conjunction with the SME2024 Symposium hosted by the University of Gdansk. As part of the event, the project was presented to external stakeholders, leading to AutoMat’s first clustering initiative.
What’s coming next
E-Tech Europe 2025 Fair
Looking ahead, AutoMat will participate in E-Tech Europe 2025, taking place in Bologna on 15–16 April. The project will share a joint exhibition stand with two other European initiatives, BATMASS and RENOVATE. ERP Italia Servizi will coordinate the participation, with the support of AFIL – Associazione Fabbrica Intelligente Lombardia and the University of Pavia, to present the latest project developments, foster industry collaborations, and showcase innovative solutions for automated and sustainable battery recycling.
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