IP Strategies for Remanovation

Remanufacturing is often viewed as downstream recovery, repair or refurbishment. However, it can also be a source of innovation. The project uses the term Remanovation to describe innovation generated through remanufacturing activities, including improvements in disassembly, cleaning, inspection, testing, repair, upgrading, parts replacement and reassembly.

Why this research matters

• Remanufacturing firms often solve complex technical problems involving product access, spare parts, diagnostic data, software, quality assurance, warranty and customer trust.

• These challenges can create process innovation, equipment development, digital tools, new business models and new forms of collaboration between OEMs and independent remanufacturers.

• Understanding these practices can help make the innovation contribution of remanufacturing more visible and support future discussion on European remanufacturing policy, standards and industrial strategy.

Contact: Peize Li, Email: pl528@cam.ac.uk