The SICAPERMA project will organise three dedicated sessions on 2 December 2026, as part of the Going Green – CARE INNOVATION 2026 conference, taking place in Vienna, Austria, from 1 to 3 December.
Under the title SICAPERMA at CARE INNOVATION 2026: Advancing Circular Permanent Magnet Value Chains in Europe, the sessions will bring together researchers, technology developers, industrial stakeholders and representatives of complementary European projects to explore the entire circular permanent magnet value chain, from the collection and recycling of end-of-life magnets to the production of new magnets from recycled materials and their integration into industrial applications.
Through technical presentations on SICAPERMA’s three industrial pilots, a capacity-building workshop and discussions on value chain development, the programme will address key technical challenges, industrial implementation and interregional cooperation. It will also explore opportunities for collaboration and synergies with other European initiatives.
Co-funded by the European Union through the Interregional Innovation Investments (I3) instrument, SICAPERMA is working to establish an integrated, interregional value chain for recycled Nd-Fe-B permanent magnets. These sessions will contribute to this ambition by encouraging knowledge exchange and industrial cooperation to strengthen Europe’s resilience in critical raw materials and support the transition towards a circular permanent magnet industry.
Three sessions dedicated to circular permanent magnet value chains
All three sessions will take place on Wednesday, 2 December 2026, at the ARCOTEL Wimberger in Vienna.
08:30–10:30
Sustainable Innovation for Permanent Magnets
The first session will introduce SICAPERMA and its three industrial pilots, showcasing the technologies and demonstrators being developed across the circular permanent magnet value chain.
Through presentations by consortium partners, participants will gain insights into the collection, dismantling and processing of end-of-life magnets; the production of sintered and bonded magnets from recycled materials; and their integration into industrial applications, including electric motors, energy converters, safety switches and grippers.
The session will also address interregional value chain development and the industrial uptake of recycled permanent magnets.
11:00–13:00
SICAPERMA Capacity Building Workshop: From Magnet Waste to Secondary Raw Materials
The second session will take a closer look at the technical processes required to recover and prepare materials for their reintroduction into permanent magnet production.
Featuring contributions from TECOS, MagREEsource, METALPINE, IMA and Kolektor, this workshop will explore recycling technologies, feedstock preparation, material processing and characterisation, as well as the quality requirements for secondary raw materials.
Participants will gain practical insights into the technical considerations involved in transforming end-of-life magnets into materials suitable for new magnet production.
14:00–16:00
Bridging Circular Value Chains for Permanent Magnets: Industrial Implementation and European Project Synergies
The afternoon session will shift the focus towards industrial implementation, interregional cooperation and collaboration between complementary EU-funded initiatives.
SICAPERMA industrial partners will discuss how recycled permanent magnets can be integrated into industrial applications, while the preliminary programme also includes contributions from NEOCYCLE and REMHUB, exploring their respective activities and synergies with SICAPERMA.
The session will conclude with a joint discussion on connecting European projects and industrial value chains, identifying opportunities for cooperation and next steps towards a more circular permanent magnet industry in Europe.
Join SICAPERMA in Vienna!
Whether you work in permanent magnet recycling, materials processing, magnet manufacturing, industrial applications or related European initiatives, these sessions offer an opportunity to learn about the technologies being developed within SICAPERMA and connect with organisations working across the circular permanent magnet value chain.
Event details
- Conference: Going Green – CARE INNOVATION 2026
- Conference dates: 1–3 December 2026
- SICAPERMA sessions: Wednesday, 2 December 2026, 08:30–16:00
- Venue: ARCOTEL Wimberger, Neubaugürtel 34–36, 1070 Vienna, Austria
- Room: Room Ernani
- Format: In person
The SICAPERMA sessions are organised as part of the wider conference. Registration, participation conditions and fees are managed by the conference organisers.
Interested in attending? Visit the official Going Green – CARE INNOVATION 2026 website for registration details and the latest programme information.