Circular Industries

Our focus is to advance manufacturing and product design for components essential to an electrified society.

To redefine how we produce and consume

We focus on the materials, components, and processes essential for modern technology – and ensure they are produced, used, and reused with minimal environmental impact.

Our approach is built on circular principles: recycling, resource efficiency, and smart design across every stage of the product life cycle. Key focus areas include:

Key focus areas include:

  • Smart and automated manufacturing – using digital and automated solutions to boost efficiency, reduce waste, and meet top sustainability standards.
  • Sustainable product design – creating durable, repairable, and recyclable products to extend lifespans and cut environmental costs.
  • Circular battery production – reducing waste, reusing materials, and training the next generation of battery industry experts.
  • Recycling and repurposing – developing advanced systems to recover materials and give high-value components a second life.

Circular thinking isn't just about reducing waste – it's about creating resilient, future-proof industries that deliver value over time.

In focus right now

We are shaping programs, partnerships, and technology for an ACE Learning Factory in Skellefteå. The goal is to boost skills and innovation in manufacturing through hands-on training, research, and collaboration that mix traditional and new technologies. Read more here.

Selected programs and courses

We've introduced a new two-year Manufacturing Program, Production, at Campus Skellefteå. Our Program Manager Anna has been deeply involved in shaping the program to ensure it meets the evolving demands of the job market. Students will gain academic knowledge, hands-on experience, and valuable industry connections, preparing them for successful careers.

But that's not all. There are other high-quality programs and courses in Circular Industries that we truly believe can help you lead the shift. Check them out.

Programs:

Production 120 hp

Courses:

Industrial sustainability management 7.5 hp

Course package: product, production and business development for circular flows 4 x 1.5 hp

Let's introduce you to Anna

With a deep understanding of product innovation, Anna Öhrwall Rönnbäck serves as the Program Manager for Circular Industries.

Anna is a professor at LTU with a primary focus on competence reinforcement, which plays a crucial role in addressing industry emissions and promoting social sustainability. She leads the course Sustainable Production.

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