TranscCoDe addresses a key challenge in the circular economy: the transition from isolated circular initiatives to solutions that are scalable and economically viable. The project brings together five academic partners and 13 companies across Germany, Austria, Denmark and Sweden, combining product and production system design with reverse logistics and business innovation.
By integrating these areas, circular value creation is optimised across the entire product life cycle. Advanced methods – including AI-driven quality control for complex remanufacturing and digital product passports for data sharing between stakeholders – are used to support industry in reusing, refurbishing and remanufacturing products at scale.
Within the Swedish consortium, Linköping University and ABB Electrification Sweden AB contribute expertise in sustainable circular business models. Linköping University leads the development of business models to operationalise the project’s technical innovations, while ABB develops a national demonstrator for automated take-back and remanufacturing of low-voltage equipment. Together, they help bridge technical development with sustainable business practices.
Purpose
The purpose of TranscCoDe is to enable companies to adopt circular value creation as a competitive advantage, not only in niche markets but as a dominant business model.
Objectives
The project aims to:
- strengthen the competitiveness of the Swedish circular manufacturing industry
- integrate design, production, logistics and business models for circular value creation.
