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Paper published
Our colleagues have successfully published the paper “Combining multimodal sensor data for an enhanced use of scrap in steel production (Kombination multimodaler Sensordaten für eine verbesserte Nutzung von Schrott in der Stahlproduktion)” in the journal Österreichische Wasser- und Abfallwirtschaft. Main author:• Melanie Leitner (K1-MET GmbH)Co-authors:• Valentina Colla, Alice Petrucciani, Marco Vannucci (Scuola Superiore Sant'Anna)• Anton […]
Global Recycling Day 2026
Today, we highlight the important role of recycling in building a more sustainable future. The steel industry relies on scrap metal as a necessary resource. Within the PURESCRAP project, we focus on improving the characterisation of post-consumer scrap. By combining an optical-spectroscopic sensor chain with deep learning solutions, PURESCRAP enables a more accurate characterisation of […]
12th Steering Committee Meeting
This week, the PURESCRAP Steering Committee came together for its first meeting of 2026. The partners reviewed the progress and aligned on the next steps ahead. The results of our recent test campaigns are being evaluated, while preparations for the next phase of experiments are already underway.We are also excited to share that our colleagues […]
6th PURESCRAP newsletter
Exciting news! The 6th edition of our PURESCRAP project newsletter is here! We’re excited to share the latest updates and progress from the project with you. Here’s what you can look forward to in this issue: You can read the PURESCRAP newsletter n°6 here.
Steering Committee Meeting
Great to wrap up another productive PURESCRAP Steering Committee meeting this week! Every three months, our steering committee, consisting of one representative from each partner, meets online to review progress, align on responsibilities, and keep our project management running smoothly. This time, we also looked ahead and the next year looks exciting:We already have five […]
Consortium meeting in Buttrio
PURESCRAP consortium meeting in Buttrio, Italy Last Friday, the project partners gathered in Buttrio, both in person and online, for a productive meeting to discuss ongoing topics and plan the next steps in our project.It was a great opportunity to align on progress and share results. A big thank you to Mauro Meneghin and Danieli […]
PURESCRAP at ESTEP 2025
Exiting day at the ESTEP 2025 Annual Event in Udine We are happy to share that Alice Petrucciani from Scuola Superiore Sant'Anna presented the research work carried out together with Danieli Automation DIGI&MET on automated copper scrap identification through advanced machine learning.
PURESCRAP at ESTAD2025
Last week Alice Petrucciani from Scuala Superiore Sant’Anna presented part of her work developed together with Danieli Automation DIGI&MET within the PURESCRAP project. Her talk focused on the application of Deep Learning technique to improve the scrap quality and highlighted how innovative solutions can enhance efficiency and sustainability in steelmaking. You can find the full […]
Steering Committee meeting
This week’s PURESCRAP steering committee meeting was a reminder of the benefit of teamwork across Europe. Balancing tight timelines, different perspectives, and complex discussions is not always easy. Therefore, it’s terrific to see how each partner contributes their skills and dedication to keep the project moving forward. Collaboration isn’t just about meetings; it’s about building […]
Project progress
Last Wednesday, our project steering committee came together for a productive meeting to review progress and coordinate the next steps. An important item on the agenda was the upcoming second interim report for which we discussed actions, responsibilities, and timelines to ensure a smooth and successful submission.Many thanks to all partners for their valuable input […]