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 at Manufacturing Partnership Days 2025 | 20-22 October 2025
Advancing Digital Product Passports in Automotive and Aerospace On 21 October, the COMPASS team had the pleasure of participating in the Manufacturing Partnership Days in Brussels, a key event organised by EFFRA to connect stakeholders from across Europe’s manufacturing and research ecosystem. This annual event brings together industry leaders, researchers, and policymakers to discuss innovation, […]
COMPASS Showcased at SAMPE Europe 2025 | 7 October 2025
The COMPASS Horizon EU project was featured at SAMPE Europe 2025, held in Amsterdam on 7 October, where about 250 participants attended the conference focused on advanced materials and their processing. During the conference, which carried the theme “The Future of Advanced & Sustainable Composites,” COMPASS was presented in a session dedicated to artificial intelligence […]
Multi-Project Webinar: Insights into Digital Product Passports & EU Research | the video
Multi-project Webinar 21.10.2025 The webinar hosted by the DATA4CIRC and RecAL research projects offered a comprehensive overview of the evolving role of Digital Product Passports (DPPs) in the circular economy. The session explored how DPPs serve as a key enabler for product lifecycle transparency, material traceability, and improved end‑of‑life management. Hosted by leading experts, the discussion […]
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!
