Creating a circular supply chain for wind turbine rare earth magnets is no small task. It’s only by consolidating resources and utilising expertise across disciplines that we will keep Britain progressing along its sustainability journey.
EMR is a global leader in sustainable materials with physical operations in the UK, USA, Germany, and the Netherlands. Its purpose is to create a future where the materials we use do not need to be extracted from the planet.
EMR recycles around 10 million tonnes of metal and plastics each year - anything from a can to an aircraft carrier – turning unwanted materials into valuable resources and making the circular economy a reality. And, in doing so, saving over 15 million tonnes of CO2 compared to virgin ore.
EMR invests heavily in energy productivity, low-carbon and nature-positive technology and is proud to be involved in solving future sustainability challenges before they impact progress.
Magnomatics Limited is a technology company that’s commercialising novel products based upon highly efficient proprietary magnetic gear technology.
Magnomatics' magnetic gears and magnetically geared motors (Pseudo-Direct Drives, PDD®) are being implemented in a range of industry solutions with some of the largest multinationals, from rail and marine propulsion to wind turbine generators.
This technology is smaller, lighter, and more efficient than other products on the market, reducing both operating costs and carbon impact.
ORE Catapult is the UK’s leading innovation centre for offshore renewable energy. Established in 2013 by the UK Government, ORE is part of a network of Catapults, each focused on an individual industry.
ORE Catapult combines world-leading test and demonstration facilities with engineering and research expertise to accelerate technological development, reduce costs, and enhance economic growth across the UK.
Short loop magnet recycling has a significant environmental benefit as it requires an estimated 88% less energy versus production from mining.
The University of Birmingham is ranked amongst the world’s top 100 institutions. Its work brings people from across the world to Birmingham, including researchers, teachers and more than 8,000 international students from over 150 countries.