LongRunCycle Network

Maximizing the Lifespan of Coated Tools & Components through Cyclical Reconditioning

Starting April 1, 2024 – September 30, 2025

Pooling International Expertise
Pooling International Expertise
Driving International Innovation
Driving International Innovation
Enhancing Business Growth Worldwide
Enhancing Business Growth Worldwide
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MISSION

Achieving international competitiveness requires more than just outstanding technical features in tools and machine components or strong customer relationships. Numerous studies from international consulting firms show that customers and market environments are increasingly focused on sustainability. 


Among the global megatrends influencing product evaluation and competitiveness through sustainability are:

  • Energy efficiency and decarbonization
  • Circular economy and reuse
  • Smart automation

For future-oriented production methods, it is essential to integrate economic and environmental aspects to achieve both sustainability and resource efficiency. Our focus is on developing products and processes that enhance durability and functionality, supporting a lifecycle designed for sustainable impact.

GOALS

Our goal is to equip the entire process chain for producing and using tools and components with technology that enables a sustainable, resource-efficient, reliable, waste-free, and defect-free circular economy.

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