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The Swiss machinery manufacturing industry is addressing resource scarcity and environmental challenges through the international Eureka BePro-CEND project, supported by Innosuisse. This initiative aims to promote the circular economy by developing data-driven methodologies to reduce CO₂ emissions and enhance product longevity.

Swiss and German partners are collaborating to create sustainable economic models and profitability analyses. Workshops and prototypes are being used to validate solutions, with Zurich University of Applied Sciences overseeing the project.

Companies like Bühler Group and BERHALTER Swiss Die-Cutting are looking to leverage new technologies for improved efficiency and market competitiveness. The project emphasizes cross-border collaboration to enhance the development and distribution of tools across Europe.