The ReCLAIM project brings together machine builders, upcyclers, and digital experts to tackle a core challenge in manufacturing: how to extend the life of industrial machines while reducing waste. Powered by the AIRSTRAT service—an AI-driven tool for predicting the Remaining Exploitable Life (REL) of components—ReCLAIM enables smarter decisions across reuse, remanufacturing, and recycling pathways.
Backed by the CIRCULOOS framework, the project shows how combining physics-based insights with real-world data can transform circular strategies into actionable, cost-effective decisions for SMEs. It’s a clear step toward more intelligent, sustainable, and circular manufacturing.
1. Can you briefly introduce your team? What’s your story and what drives you?
The ReCLAIM team brings together a multidisciplinary group of experts, managers, engineers, and technicians. Our members come from three types of stakeholders:
1) Machine Tool Builder/User (in this project, the SME manufacturing company SCORTA srl)
- Reuses machines if components meet REL thresholds.
- Replaces only components flagged by AIRSTRAT as inadequate.
2) Upcycler Company (in this project, the SME company Treccani Engineering Srl)
- Remanufactures components with moderate remaining life.
- Recycles or downgrades components for resale or use in lower-duty machines.
3) Digital service provider (in this project, the SME company E-DEAS Srl and DIH Speedhub)
- Develops and operates the integrated AI-powered ReCLAIM platform for R-strategies
- Delivers digital diagnostics, REL and R-strategies predictions using AI-powered models.
- Performs LCA and assesses the overall environmental impact.
- Continuously updates models with field data and physics insights
We all share a common goal: to demonstrate the benefits of CIRCULOOS tools and the AIRSTRAT service. Our story began with a shared vision: to combine AI and data-driven insights with industrial experience to extend machine lifecycles and reduce waste.
2. In simple words, what is your project about and how is it linked with CIRCULOOS?
The ReCLAIM project aims to extend the lifecycle of industrial machine tools by developing an innovative AI-powered decision-support system that assesses the Remaining Exploitable Life (REL) of critical machine components. By providing accurate estimations of component lifespan, the system enables informed decisions regarding the most suitable circular economy strategies — such as Reuse, Remanufacturing, Repair, Recycling, Retrofitting/Renovation, or Recovery.
This approach aligns closely with the objectives of the CIRCULOOS initiative, as it promotes resource efficiency, reduces waste, and supports the transition toward sustainable and circular industrial operations.
3. How did you come up with this project idea/concept and what innovative benefits will it bring to the end users?
The idea behind ReCLAIM emerged from the growing industrial need to optimize asset management and extend equipment lifespan through data-driven insights. The project introduces a key innovation — a hybrid AI model that combines physics-based degradation modelling with advanced machine learning techniques. This model predicts the REL of key components and estimates the total cost and environmental impact of different circular strategies.
This service, named AIRSTRAT (AI-powered R-STRAT prediction), provides end users with actionable intelligence to select the most sustainable and cost-effective maintenance and recovery strategies, ultimately enhancing operational efficiency and promoting circular manufacturing practices.
4. What type of synergies do you want to explore/are already exploring with other circular economy partners?
ReCLAIM seeks synergies with other circular economy initiatives to enhance knowledge exchange and technological integration. The project aims to align its AI-based decision-support system with complementary tools developed by partners such as CIRCULOOS, promoting interoperable and sustainable manufacturing solutions.
Collaboration focuses on sharing best practices in data management, predictive maintenance, and lifecycle assessment, as well as identifying joint demonstration opportunities. Through these actions, ReCLAIM supports a broader ecosystem of circular innovation and helps industry advance toward more efficient and sustainable production models.
5. What are your plans for the future when it comes to the development of your ideas & projects?
ReCLAIM plans to further develop and validate its AI-powered AIRSTRAT system in different industrial settings, improving accuracy, scalability, and applicability to various machinery. Future work will also focus on strengthening collaboration with circular economy partners to enhance interoperability and industrial uptake, ultimately turning the prototype into a market-ready solution that supports sustainable manufacturing.
“Turning data into value — from reuse to renewal with AI-powered decision support”.