CIRMA 2026

Beyond just academic discussion, CIRMA 2026 connects researchers directly with the automotive OEMs and manufacturers looking to put circular innovation into production. Abstract submissions are officially open for the Circular Materials & Mobility Conference (CIRMA 2026), taking place 24–25 November at the Gläserne Manufaktur (VW’s transparent glass factory) in Dresden, Germany. The event brings together […]
New Abstract Submission Deadline: 1 July 2026

Following several requests from researchers and industry professionals, CIRMA 2026 is extending the abstract submission deadline. New submission deadline: 30/06/2026 This extension offers additional time to submit your latest work in: Join leading researchers, industry experts, and policymakers at CIRMA 2026 in Dresden, Germany. Submit your abstract today.
Deadline extended

To allow our community more time to finalise submissions, the abstract deadline for the CIRMA 2026 Conference has been extended to 15 June 2026. The CIRMA event will take place on 24–25 November 2026 at the VW Gläserne Manufaktur in Dresden. This edition focuses closely on practical implementation, project results, and scalable solutions across the […]
CIRMA 2026: Call for Abstracts Now Open
The CIRMA 2026 event focuses on implementation-ready circular materials and mobility solutions, moving beyond conceptual sustainability discussions to connect academic research with OEM and supplier strategies across the automotive value chain. The conference agenda combines: Key themes include: CIRMA 2026 also provides visibility for: This is an opportunity for researchers, innovators, and industry leaders to […]
Fraunhofer IWU Presents ZEvRA’s Circular Vision at APRA Europe Symposium

Fraunhofer IWU represented the ZEvRA project last week at the APRA Europe AISBL European Symposium in Thessaloniki, Greece. As project coordinator, Daniel Nebel provided an overview of the ZEvRA mission to transform the automotive industry through circularity. His presentation, “Designing Circular Vehicle Architectures,” focused on the practical application of modularity and how we are implementing […]
ZEvRA at the JEC World 2026

Our project partners, Fraunhofer and Polymeris, represented the ZEvRA Project at JEC World 2025, showcasing our mission to revolutionise the circularity of electric vehicles. ZEvRA coordinator, Fraunhofer IWU, hosted a dedicated space at the JEC World. Visitors could dive into our latest developments through posters and flyers, exploring how we are harmonising the EV value […]
ZEvRA at EUROGUSS 2026

Endurance Overseas represented the ZEvRA project participating at EUROGUSS 2026, the international exhibition for die casting technologies and innovation. During the event, Claudio Mus presented at the Endurance booth, sharing insights on Horizon EU projects focused on materials, processes and product innovation, including the ZEvRA project. Throughout 2026, the ZEvRA project will continue sharing the progress […]
ZEvRA at JEC World 2026!

ZEvRA partner POLYMERIS and Techtera will gather industrial members and European clusters for a midday session of networking and insights. Details: Tuesday, March 10 From 12:00 pm Hall 5 – Stand F97 | Paris Nord Villepinte Join the networking cocktail to connect with industrial members from diverse European clusters and projects. Stop by on Tuesday, […]
ZEvRA at the RTR conference in Brussels

The RTR conference took place in Brussels from 10 to 12 February, and ZEvRA was there! On Wednesday, Daniel Nebel and Justus von Freeden represented the project at the 2Zero panel event in the auditorium. Under the theme “Circularity: from methods to infrastructure”, the project was presented and interesting insights were provided.
Fifth consortium meeting in Bologna

This week the ZEvRA consortium came together for our 5th consortium meeting, hosted by the University of Bologna 🇮🇹 (Alma Mater Studiorum – Università di Bologna) Partners were welcomed into the beautiful university building that set the stage for two productive days of meetings and hands-on workshops. With the project now entering its final year, […]