Collaboration Begins for Recycling Rare Earth Magnets from Commercial Air Conditioner Compressors

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Daikin, Shin-Etsu Chemical, Hitachi, and Tokyo Eco Recycle have launched a collaboration to create Japan's first circular scheme for recycling rare earth magnets from commercial air conditioner compressors. The project will use AI and robotics to automate the disassembly and demagnetization process, aiming for full-scale operation by 2027. This initiative seeks to promote a circular economy, reduce environmental impact, and eventually expand into a new business model for the entire manufacturing industry.