Magnet matters: Why recycling permanent magnets is crucial for our future
Permanent magnets are the silent workhorses of the clean-tech revolution. They are embedded in wind-turbine generators, electric-vehicle (EV) motors, pumps, robots, sensors and most household appliances. Europe’s demand for high-performance magnets is rising quickly, yet most of these components still depend on rare-earth elements such as neodymium and dysprosium. These materials are largely mined and […]
End-of-Life permanent magnet collection: Focus on HDD and loudspeaker sources recycled by MagREEsource
The SICAPERMA project aims to accelerate Europe’s transition toward a resilient and circular supply chain for permanent magnets by developing and industrializing advanced recycling technologies. By recovering Nd-Fe-B magnets from end-of-life devices and transforming them into high-performance sintered and bonded magnets, the project reduces Europe’s dependency on strategic imports. SICAPERMA enables the creation of a […]
The SICAPERMA consortium met in Grenoble to strengthen partnerships and share pilots progress
On 30 September and 1 October 2025, the SICAPERMA consortium met in Grenoble, France, for its second in-person meeting, hosted by MagREEsource at Le Village by CA Sud Rhône Alpes. During the two productive days, partners reviewed progress across all ongoing project activities, aligned technical plans for the three pilot lines, and strengthened collaboration in […]
Presentation of the SICAPERMA Project in Verona (Italy) as Part of the UPWELL project meetings
Verona, February 4, 2025. As part of the Upskilling for Wellbeing in a Multicultural Classroom project meetings, the presentation of the main objectives of the SICAPERMA project took place, which aims to develop strategies and tools for the recycling of permanent magnets based on Nd-Fe-B technology. The event, held in the city of Verona, brought […]
Presentation of the SICAPERMA Project at the S3 Conference in Rimini (Italy)
Rimini, Italy – December 12, 2024. On December 11 and 12, the coordinator of the SICAPERMA Project presented the project’s progress and objectives during the prestigious S3 Conference held in Rimini, Italy. The participation included a poster presentation detailing the main technical and scientific aspects of the project, generating significant interest among attendees. More than […]
Presentation of the SICAPERMA Project in Tours (France) as Part of the Neolaia Alliance meetings
Tours, November 28, 2024. On November 28, the coordinator of the SICAPERMA project presented the progress and main features of this innovative initiative in Tours, France, as part of the NEOLAIA Alliance. The event brought together over 40 representatives from the nine universities across nine European Union countries that form the alliance, aiming to promote […]
Presentation of the SICAPERMA Project to High School Students as Part of Science Week 2024 at the University of Jaén
Linares, November 15, 2024. Over 100 high school students from the province of Jaén participated last November in a presentation of the innovative European project SICAPERMA at the Higher Polytechnic School of Linares, University of Jaén. This activity was part of the events organized for Science Week, offering young people the opportunity to learn about […]
The project SICAPERMA kicks-off with an objective: driving permanent magnet recycling in Europe’s less developed regions
Madrid, 11th November, 2024. The project SICAPERMA has kicked-off with a hybrid which took place on the 15-16th October. This two-day event marks the official launch of the project, bringing together key project partners, stakeholders and experts in the field at the premises of Universidad de Jaén. The event served to outline the project’s goals, […]