Harmony Project EU

💡 Who else is involved in our project? Today, we meet Sara L., project manager and science communicator from ESCI - European Science Communication Institute . ESCI is a not-profit organisation dedicated to empowering scientists and engineers. Their mission is to help them effectively communicate their groundbreaking work to non-expert audiences, fostering a deeper connection between science, technology, and society. 🌍 As a truly European initiative, ESCI harnesses the expertise of key contributors from across the continent, creating a rich tapestry of knowledge and innovation. 🧲 In HARMONY, they are excited to take the lead in communication and dissemination activities, collaborating closely with our esteemed project partners. Follow us to always stay updated on the latest news from our project! https://lnkd.in/dGUnMPYd #HARMONY #Recycling #NdFeBmagnets #HorizonEurope

🎇 New year, more amazing project partners! Today, meet Arcady Zhukov, profesor at Universidad del País Vasco/Euskal Herriko Unibertsitatea. 🧲 The University of the Basque Country (UPV/EHU) is a teaching and research institution officially founded in 1980. The work will be performed at the Magnetic Group of the Department of Polymers and Advanced Materials: Physics, Chemistry and Technology (PMAS) of the UPV/EHU in San Sebastián, Spain. 🌡️ Their main task focuses on selecting the best materials for various applications through magnetic characterization. UPV/EHU will use a PPMS (Physical Property Measurement System) device to carry out the measurements at different temperatures between room temperature and 150 ºC. ➡️ Find out more about our partners and HARMONY on our website or by following us: https://lnkd.in/dGUnMPYd #HARMONY #RareEarthMaterial #MagneticCharacterization #Recycling

✨ Magnus and the entire HARMONY consortium wish you happy holidays and a happy new year! Enjoy the upcoming days and have a good start into 2025! 🎆 #HappyHolidays #HappyNewYear

🌍🔄 Are we ready to unlock the potential of recycling rare earth magnets in Europe? In our latest interview, written by Fintan Burke on DirectIndustry, we dive into the pressing challenges and opportunities surrounding magnet recycling. With insights from Professor Dr Carlo Burkhardt of Pforzheim University, we explore how overcoming legislative hurdles can pave the way for a more sustainable future. Discover the importance of supportive policies, the complexities of recycling processes, and the industry's demand for eco-friendly solutions. 👉 Read more to find out how we can transform the landscape of magnet recycling and contribute to a circular economy: https://lnkd.in/eRchcJJg #Recycling #Sustainability #RareEarthMagnets #CircularEconomy #HARMONY

👏 We are excited to introduce Javier Poza, another partner in our HARMONY project from the Faculty Engineering at Mondragon Unibertsitatea (MGEP). At MGEP, they are dedicated to training, research, technology transfer, and entrepreneurship across various technological domains. Their commitment significantly enhances the competitive edge of companies and organisations alike. 💡 Javier plays a crucial role in HARMONY by validating magnets produced by our partners. His expertise will also contribute to the development of innovative electric motor designs that utilise recycled magnets within the project. #HARMONYEUproject #Sustainability #NdFeBmagnets #Recycling

🌐 The HARMONY project has partners from all over Europe. Today we meet Lorenzo Berzi from our Italian partner Università degli Studi di Firenze (UNIFI). 💡 In HARMONY, the University of Florence takes the lead in evaluating the life cycle sustainability of Harmony’s methods and results. Through close collaboration with the other partners, they continuously refine methodologies, driving advanced research and fostering collaboration. Together, we're advancing towards sustainable magnet recycling. ➡️ Follow us to stay up to date with the project’s latest news. #FacesofHarmonyproject #RareEarthMaterial #NdFeBmagnets #recyclinginnovation #lifecycleassessment

👥 There are so many people who are making HARMONY possible. This week we meet Daniel Vogt from the TU Bergakademie Freiberg. 💡 The Technical University Bergakademie Freiberg in Germany is one of the worldwide oldest universities in the field of mining and metallurgy, founded in 1765. The INEMET (Institute of Nonferrous Metallurgy and High-Purity Materials) is a center for primary and secondary extractive metallurgy. 🔄 INEMET has presented results concerning a two-stage pyrometallurgical recycling process of NdFeB magnets. In a first step the feed material is oxidized using exothermic reaction heat, while in a second step an iron-alloy is produced by carbothermal reduction. The rare earth elements are collected in a CaO-Al2O3-RE2O3 slag. Experimental findings were supported by newly developed thermodynamic models of the phase diagram using CALPHAD. One aim within Harmony is to optimize and upscale the recycling process to produce REE-rich slags that will be refined in hydrometallurgical operations by consortium partners. Finally, recycled rare earth oxides will be returned to INEMET for extraction of neodymium metal and alloys using molten salt electrowinning. Improved sensor-supported process control is intended to reduce the energy input and emission of greenhouse gases during electrolysis. Find out more about HARMONY on our website: https://lnkd.in/dYzF5ewp #FacesofHARMONYproject #HorizonEurope #RareEarthMaterial #NdFeBmagnets #recycling

🌟 Last week, Kolektor Mobility - one of our HARMONY partner - showcased its products and solutions at the SPS – Smart Production Solutions Fair in Nuremberg. It is one of Europe’s largest in the field of automation, attracted over 63,700 visitors from around the globe in the past. At their booth, they highlighted their cutting-edge brushless electric motors and drives, which are designed for a diverse range of applications including the automotive industry, commercial vehicles, construction and agricultural machinery, as well as industrial and medical devices. Their brushless motors, controlled by external electronics, offer significant energy savings and can deliver power comparable to traditional DC or AC motors, depending on their size. Kolektor Mobility's participation in the SPS fair underscores their commitment to advancing solutions in electric motors and drives, reinforcing their role in shaping the future of emission-free mobility. Thank you to everyone who visited them at the fair! We look forward to continuing our journey towards sustainable innovation. Find out more about HARMONY: https://lnkd.in/dGUnMPYd #KolektorMobility #HARMONY #SPSFair #RareEarthMaterial

🎊 Every week, we introduce you to one of our project members. Today, meet Edin Miljković, Research and Development Engineer at Magneti Ljubljana, d.d. 🧲 Magneti Ljubljana is a European manufacturer of permanent metallic magnets, bonded magnets and magnetic systems. Currently, MAGNETI is a worldwide supplier of AlNiCo, SmCo, sintered NdFeB magnets, polymer bonded magnets and magnetic systems. All magnets and magnetic systems are manufactured in the Slovenian plant of Ljubljana, mainly for the automotive sector, low/high voltage products, special motors, railway transport, aircraft and aerospace. MAGNETI will produce sintered magnets by conventional powder metallurgy route, as well do work on magnet powder preparation by fluidized bet jet milling. 💡 Follow us to stay updated about HARMONY! For more informationen you can visit our website: https://lnkd.in/dYzF5ewp #HARMONY #recycling #magnet #NdFeB #RareEarthMaterial