About REMADE®

Founded in 2017, REMADE is a public-private partnership funded in part by the U.S. Department of Energy’s Office of Advanced Materials and Manufacturing Technologies (AMMTO).

THE REMADE INSTITUTE®

In partnership with industry, academia, trade organizations, and national labs, REMADE invests in and conducts research and development – including advanced design, manufacturing materials optimization, remanufacturing and materials recovery – to develop technologies that increase the supply of critical and key materials, enhance U.S. manufacturing competitiveness, strengthen domestic supply chain resilience, expand the American workforce, and grow the U.S. economy.

REMADE is the only national institute focused entirely on developing innovative technologies to accelerate the U.S.’s transition to a Circular Economy.

In partnership with industry, academia, trade organizations, and national laboratories, REMADE enables applied research and development that increases the reuse, remanufacturing, recycling and recovery of energy-intensive materials; increases energy and material efficiency; lowers emissions, which in turn, increases U.S. manufacturing competitiveness; strengthens the resiliency of the U.S. supply chain; generates economic growth opportunities; and creates and retains jobs.

“Across the nation and around the world, the adoption of a circular economy is recognized as a critical driver to a prosperous future.”

“Across the nation and around the world, investment in advanced manufacturing R&D is a critical driver to a prosperous future.”

Nabil Nasr, CEO, The REMADE Institute

How is Success Measured?

Our Technical Performance Metrics (TPMs) are designed to benchmark what success looks like. These metrics were identified and outlined in our technology roadmap and are reviewed annually.

A PROUD MEMBER OF MAnufacturing USA®

Manufacturing USA® is a network of 18 federally funded advanced manufacturing research and development institutes nationwide. Together, we are advancing technological innovations and protecting and securing the nation’s manufacturing enterprise.

PUBLIC/PRIVATE PARTNERSHIP

REMADE is a consortium of industry, academia, trade organizations, and government-funded national laboratories that work together to increase U.S. manufacturing competitiveness, strengthen domestic supply chain resilience, and create and retain American jobs.

Our Goals

REMADE focuses its efforts on driving down the cost of technologies essential to reuse, remanufacture, and recycle energy-intensive materials: metals, including aluminum and steel; fibers, including paper and textiles; polymers, including plastics; and electronic scrap (e-scrap).

GOAL 1

Develop technologies capable of reducing primary material consumption and increasing secondary feedstock supply and use in energy-intensive industries.

GOAL 2

Promote widespread application of new enabling technologies across multiple industries.

GOAL 3

Develop technologies capable of achieving feedstock “better than cost and energy parity” for key secondary materials.

GOAL 4

Educate, train, and develop the incumbent and future workforce to support deployment of REMADE technologies.

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Aluminum

Aluminum is one of the most important materials for the energy transition. It is used throughout multiple industries including aerospace and automotive. It is especially important for electric vehicles. 

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Steel

Steel is widely used and one of the most energy intensive materials. It is the focus of global decarbonization efforts due to it’s importance to numerous industries including construction, defense, automotive, aerospace, plkus many more.

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Copper

Copper is officially listed as one of the nations most critical minerals. We are working everyday to reduce the U.S.’s reliance on foreign countries for this vital resource.

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Cast Iron

Cast iron is import to multiple industries, including the heavy duty construction and agricultural industries.

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Platinum Group Metals (PGMs)

Platinum

Platinum is critical to the nation’s energy transition and is especially important to the highly-competitive electronics industry. 

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Palladium

Palladium is critical to the nation’s energy transition and is especially important to the highly-competitive electronics industry. 

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Polyethylene terephthalate (PET)

Polyethylene terephthalate (PET) is a type of thermoplastic polymer that is widely used in the production of plastic bottles, packaging materials, and fibers. It is known for its lightweight, transparent, and durable properties, making it a popular choice for various applications. PET is recyclable and commonly identified by the recycling symbol with the number 1 inside, indicating its suitability for recycling and reprocessing.

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Rubber

The materials of modern pneumatic tires are synthetic rubber, natural rubber, fabric, and wire, along with carbon black and other chemical compounds.
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Polyamides

This complex polymer includes materials such as nylon and Kevlar.

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Polyolefins

Polyethylene (PE)

Polyethylene (PE) is a versatile and widely used thermoplastic polymer that is known for its strength, flexibility, and chemical resistance. It is a key component in various everyday products, including plastic bags, films, bottles, pipes, and containers. PE is categorized into different types based on its density, such as low-density polyethylene (LDPE), high-density polyethylene (HDPE), and linear low-density polyethylene (LLDPE). Its properties, affordability, and ease of processing have contributed to its extensive use across numerous industries, from packaging and construction to automotive and medical applications.

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Polypropylene (PP)

Polypropylene (PP) is a highly versatile thermoplastic polymer known for its durability, chemical resistance, and high melting point. It is widely used in a diverse range of applications, including packaging materials, textiles, automotive components, and medical devices. PP offers excellent strength-to-weight ratio, good impact resistance, and flexibility, making it suitable for various demanding environments. It is also known for its resistance to moisture, chemicals, and UV radiation, enhancing its suitability for outdoor and long-term applications. PP is recyclable and widely used in both consumer and industrial products due to its cost-effectiveness and favorable performance characteristics.

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Polystyrene (PS)

Polystyrene (PS) is a synthetic aromatic polymer that is widely used in the production of disposable foam products, such as food containers, packaging materials, and insulation. It is a lightweight material with excellent thermal insulation properties. PS can exist in two forms: expanded polystyrene (EPS), commonly known as foam or styrofoam, and solid polystyrene. EPS is lightweight, rigid, and offers good cushioning and insulation, while solid polystyrene is transparent, brittle, and commonly used in products like CD cases and disposable cutlery. PS is cost-effective, versatile, and has a wide range of applications due to its ability to be easily molded and its overall durability.

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