New Chapter Shows How Lightweight Design and Sustainability Reinforce Each Other
A new publication from the Digi4Circular team looks at how lightweight construction and resource efficiency can work together, rather than against each other, in product development. Written by Iryna Mozgova, Osman Altun, Manuel Ott, and Katharina Rohde (Data Management in Mechanical Engineering, Paderborn University), the chapter “Ressourceneffiziente Produktentwicklung: Synergien von Leichtbau und Nachhaltigkeit in […]
New Paper on Digital Product Passports
Great news from Digi4Circular: our researchers at Paderborn University and Data CoLAB have co-authored a new peer-reviewed paper, now published in the Proceedings of the Design Society (ICED25). “Digital Product Passports and the Challenge of Product Structure Granularity: A Decision-Making Framework for the Level of DPP Integration” Katharina Rohde, Finn Budde, Bárbara Patrício, Tânia Ferreira, […]
First Review Meeting in Brussels
Last week, the Digi4Circular consortium gathered in Brussels for its first Review Meeting, held over two productive days at the Vertretung des Landes Nordrhein-Westfalen bei der Europäischen Union. The meeting brought together project partners, alongside representatives from CINEA, to reflect on progress and define the next steps of the project. We would like to extend […]
Digi4Circular at DESIGN 2026!
On 20 May 2026, we’re proud to see Digi4Circular represented at the DESIGN 2026 Conference in Dubrovnik, where Finn Budde (Paderborn University) presented our latest research. The paper is led by Katharina Rohde (Paderborn University), with contributions from Paderborn University, Finn Budde, Manuel Ott, Prof. Dr. Iryna Mozgova, and from Data CoLAB, Bárbara Patrício , Tânia Ferreira, and Ana Gonçalves. They […]
Digi4Circular is now on Zenodo — Open Science, Open Doors!
Digi4Circular has launched its dedicated Zenodo community, providing open and long-term access to the project’s publicly available outputs, including publications, deliverables, presentations, and other dissemination materials. By sharing its results on Zenodo, the project strengthens its commitment to Open Science, ensuring free and transparent access for researchers, stakeholders, and the wider public. The community will […]
Digi4Circular Project Meeting in Prague: Accelerating Circular Innovation
Together for a Circular Future From December 8 to 10, 2025, the Digi4Circular consortium gathered in the heart of Prague for a pivotal project meeting hosted by AMIRES. Fourteen months into the project, this event marked a key milestone in our mission to advance circular innovation and digital transformation in the automotive sector. Digi4Circular diving […]
Metal Matters 2025: Collaboration Driving Digital and Circular Innovation
Digi4Circular at the Heart of Metal Matters On October 16, Digi4Circular proudly co-organized the Metal Matters 2025 event alongside AMIRES, Brain4Industry, and Multi-Material Design Using 3D Printing. The conference, held at BIOCEV, gathered more than 90 experts, companies, and research institutions to explore the future of advanced manufacturing, sustainability, and digital innovation. Our coordinator actively […]
Digi4Circular Showcased by Data CoLAB at Two Major Innovation Events
Digi4Circular took the spotlight as Data CoLAB showcased it at two leading science and innovation events in Portugal. Data CoLAB at the 7 Years of CoLABs Celebration On June 30, Data CoLAB participated in the celebration of seven years of Collaborative Laboratories (CoLABs) in Lisbon. The event, held at the Pavilhão do Conhecimento, brought together 41 […]
Meet Data CoLAB at Two Inspiring Science Events
This summer, meet Data CoLAB at two exciting events that highlight science, innovation, and collaboration in Portugal. 7 Years of CoLABs: Impacts and Perspectives On June 30, join us at Pavilhão do Conhecimento in Lisbon for a special celebration.The event runs from 2:00 PM to 6:15 PM and marks seven years of Collaborative Laboratories (CoLABs) in Portugal. It is organized […]
Digi4Circular at IndTech2025: Accelerating Circular Innovation in Automotive Design
Kraków, June 2025, Digi4Circular proudly participated in IndTech2025, a leading European event focused on industrial transformation and sustainability.Held in Kraków, the event brought together innovators, researchers, and policymakers to explore future trends and promote green technologies. IndTech2025 Showcases Digi4Circular’s Circular Innovation As part of the AMIRES booth, Digi4Circular presented its mission to advance circularity in the automotive […]