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Ireland’s Whole of Government Circular Economy Strategy 2026–2028 is now live (link below). Good to see a continued push toward 2030 targets, particularly around WEEE — an area where the gap between policy ambition and operational capability has historically been quite real. The strategy highlights the challenge of LCD waste in Ireland and references Votechnik’s approach using automation and robotics to address it. This inclusion follows earlier work with Circuleire (Ireland’s circular economy platform), whose survey and case study work fed into the development of the strategy. Encouraging to see practical, deployed solutions being reflected in national policy — that’s where circular economy starts to become tangible. https://lnkd.in/gkvGVJsK #CircularEconomy #WEEE #circuleire #ResourceRecovery #Automation #Ireland

Happy International Women's Day to the talented, intelligent, and inspiring women who help drive KUKA's success! 🎉 From precision engineering to superior customer service and more, your expertise, commitment, and teamwork continue to power us forward. We’re proud to recognize the impact you make across our organization and throughout the manufacturing industry. #InternationalWomensDay #WomensDay #WomenInTech #WomenInSTEM #KUKA #KUKArobotics

♻️🤖 Robotics tackles hazardous LCD waste with KR QUANTEC deployment February 26, 2026 — Automation is stepping into one of recycling’s most hazardous streams: LCD electronic waste. Irish technology company Votechnik has launched the ALR-4000, an automated depollution system built around the KR QUANTEC from KUKA Robotics. ⚠️ The system is designed to dismantle LCD screens and monitors containing mercury, liquid crystals and sharp-edged components — materials that pose serious risks to human health during manual processing. 📺 Rising volumes, rising risks With an estimated 200 million LCD TVs sold globally each year, end-of-life treatment is becoming increasingly complex. Mercury-containing backlights and hidden greenhouse gases used in manufacturing add to the environmental burden if devices are improperly handled. The ALR-4000 automates the extraction of hazardous gases and removal of fragile components inside a sealed processing cell. Integrated carbon block filters prevent the release of toxic emissions, while robotics eliminate direct worker exposure. 🚀 1,200% productivity increase According to the companies, the automated system increases throughput from five units per hour in manual processes to up to 60 units per hour. Continuous 24/7 operation further improves efficiency while maintaining consistent process control. The KR QUANTEC robot provides the payload capacity and repeatability required to handle diverse LCD configurations, including units with more than 150 screws and multiple fastening systems. Its modular design also reduces maintenance requirements and operating costs. 🔄 Enabling circular electronics By safely separating hazardous elements and recovering valuable materials, the system supports the transition toward circular electronics management. With global deployment planned and international service support in place, the ALR-4000 represents a scalable approach to high-throughput e-waste depollution. Dr. Lisa Maria T. O'Donoghue, founder and CEO of Votechnik, states: "The whole world is moving to-wards a circular economy, and Europe is leading the way with initiatives such as the Green Deal and the Circular Economy Action Plan. Such initiatives are urgently needed to recover materials from the products we currently use and lead them back into circulari-ty." #EWaste #Robotics #CircularEconomy #RecyclingInnovation #Automation #ElectronicsRecycling #Sustainability #CircularEconomyNews

Votechnik will be attending SOSV’s Robotics Match-Up this December — bringing together some of the most innovative minds in deep tech, automation, and next-generation robotics. As we scale our ALR4000, IND2000 and SUP2000 platforms, events like this are an incredible opportunity to connect with founders, engineers, investors, and partners who share our mission: recovering critical raw materials through advanced robotics and deep-tech innovation. Looking forward to meeting the global robotics community, sharing what we’re building, and exploring collaborations that accelerate a circular and resilient materials future. If you’re attending, let’s talk! 🤖🔧🌍 #Robotics #DeepTech #Automation #CircularEconomy #CriticalRawMaterials #SOSV #Innovation #Sustainability #Engineering #MaterialsScience

Votechnik featured by CIRCULÉIRE! Our ALR4000 system, located at KMK Metals Recycling in Ireland, is revolutionising LCD recycling — now handling around 80% of the country’s LCDs through automation and robotics. Together, we’re turning hazardous waste into a circular resource stream and setting new benchmarks for sustainable e-waste processing. And we’re just getting started — applying what we’ve learned to the new SUP2000 plant, focused on recovering critical raw materials from solar panels and batteries to support Europe’s renewable-energy transition. Check out the full feature 👇 https://lnkd.in/eWEMUqzC #CircularEconomy #Innovation #Recycling #Ewaste #Sustainability #Votechnik #KMKMetalsRecycling #CIRCULEIRE #Ireland #Robotics #CriticalRawMaterials