On October 17, 2024, Jean-Baptiste Sandoz, CEO of Company Project and ambassador for the European Green Deal, visited theINSA (Institut National des Sciences Appliquées) campus in Strasbourg. The visit marked a key step in the development of a partnership focused on innovation in the circular economy and the training of tomorrow's talent.

A meeting with FabLab students

During the day, Jean-Baptiste Sandoz met with students and researchers from INSA's FabLab, a space dedicated to innovation and creativity. He presented the flagship projects of Company Project, notably around the valorization of rigid plastics and the manufacture of recycled 3D filaments.

Highlights of the visit :

• A demonstration of the FabLab's equipment, illustrating the possibilities offered by 3D printing in a sustainable context.
• Discussions on the current challenges of the circular economy and the prospects offered by the collaboration between Company Project and INSA.
• Sharing ideas on how to turn environmental challenges into opportunities for innovation.

The project to install a 3D filament extruder

Following this visit, Company Project plans to install a 3D filament extruder on the INSA campus. This equipment will enable PET plastics to be recycled into filaments for 3D printing, paving the way for a wide range of industrial applications.

Main objectives :

1. Promoting local innovation: offering students and researchers a platform for experimenting and developing concrete solutions.
2. Supporting research and development: Advancing technologies linked to plastic recycling and the circular economy.
3. Training the talents of tomorrow: raising students' awareness of sustainability issues while providing them with practical tools to contribute to the ecological transition.

A shared vision for a sustainable future

"This visit to INSA confirms the importance of collaboration between business and academia in advancing sustainable solutions," said Jean-Baptiste Sandoz. "Students' enthusiasm and commitment to innovation are essential drivers for building tomorrow's European industry."

Working hand in hand with INSA, Company Project is part of a dynamic of local impact, while responding to the global challenges of ecological transition.

Promising prospects

This project is just the first step. Eventually, Company Project plans to deploy similar extruders in other European institutions, and to strengthen cooperation with universities and research centers to make the circular economy a concrete reality.