Nicomatic and Harwin have decided to join forces to launch an ambitious initiative aimed at researching and developing regenerative materials. Both companies are driven by a genuine desire to contribute to the transformation of the industry towards a more sustainable model. The two connectivity leaders have chosen the path of collaboration to accelerate and amplify their actions towards innovative practices.
A Commitment to the Environment and Local Economies
The partnership is built on a fundamental premise: to support the resilience of local economies and ecological systems. The project begins with two exploratory phases aimed at studying the ecosystems of Chablais (Nicomatic’s historical base in France) and Hampshire (Harwin’s renowned headquarters). The teams will meet with key stakeholders to gather resources, understand local challenges, assess industrial capacities, and integrate territorial strategies tailored to the manufacturing of these new materials. This exploratory phase is co-constructed with The New Materialist, an expert in creating regenerative materials.
High-Performance and Scalable Materials
The regenerative materials being developed are designed not only to be natural and non-toxic but also high-performance and scalable, ensuring their applicability at volume within the electronics industry. Exploration will consider the use of materials from marine and inland ecosystems recycled plastics from waste management, and biopolymers derived from agricultural waste. These innovations aim to reduce the ecological footprint while offering advanced technological solutions. The initiative plans to present over 30 samples of these potential material innovations during scaling-up strategies scheduled for early 2025.
A Call for Collaboration
The initiative is open to participation from a wide range of stakeholders, including farmers, business clusters, startups, manufacturing companies, artisans, waste collectors, and more. Every contribution is crucial for the future development of these innovative materials. If you wish to join us, please contact Claude Chiffard and Rémi Buchon from Nicomatic, or Sam Bennett from Harwin.
Key dates to remember: exploration in Chablais on October 29 and 30, 2024, and in Hampshire on November 27 and 28, 2024.
Regenerative Economy: A New Approach
The regenerative economy is an economic model aimed at restoring, renewing, or revitalizing its own sources of energy and materials. Unlike the traditional economic model, which often relies on the exploitation and depletion of resources, the regenerative economy seeks to create sustainable and resilient systems that benefit both the environment and local communities. By integrating regenerative practices, Nicomatic and Harwin are positioning themselves at the forefront of an industrial transformation focused on long-term sustainability.