Tin is on the EU list of critical materials. Gold, palladium and tin carry a high risk for security of supply and corporate reputation in CNC systems, mainly in the ICT components. Tin is on the EU list of critical materials, which makes security of supply part of the product strategy. CNC systems retain considerable component value after depreciation, which is lost without a circular model.
An operating and performance model keeps CNC systems in use for longer and at higher value. This outcome is relevant for manufacturers of CNC systems, machine builders and organisations in circular manufacturing. Source: RTA Manufacturing Industry Overijssel (2020).