Critical materials recovery and circular economy research laboratory

In the critical materials recovery and circular economy research laboratory, hydraulic presses configured to study rare earth permanent magnet extraction from rotors.
In the critical materials recovery and circular economy research laboratory, hydraulic presses configured to study rare earth permanent magnet extraction from rotors.

CMI researchers at Oak Ridge National Laboratory conducted this research for a CMI project that ended in 2020.

CMI researchers at Oak Ridge National Laboratory developed a research lab to study automated methods, tools, and processes to extract critical materials from automotive drivetrains and electric motors. The lab includes several research platforms including fastener and component extraction, machine vision, magnet recovery, and automated dynamic conveyance. Link to highlight

High capacity robots for extracting fasteners and components to enable access to rare earth permanent magnets.
High capacity robots for extracting fasteners and components to enable access to rare earth permanent magnets.