Newly Developed Robotics Recycling of LCD Displays Emerging from the EC funded ReVolv Pilot Action

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1 Newly Developed Robotics Recycling of LCD Displays Emerging from the EC funded ReVolv Pilot Action Dr. Lisa O Donoghue, CEO, Votechnik lisa.odonoghue@votechnik.com

2 Project Overview EC ReVolv Pilot Action State of art 1.6M pilot for LCD recycling Location: Ireland/Denmark Timeframe: 2.5 years

3 ReVolv Team, Advisory Board and Support Partners Team and support partners DanWEEE University of Limerick WEEE Forum Votechnik Allied Automation ABB Advisory board KMK EERA ERP Viridor EPA Ireland Asekol DELL Cladil Correns WEEE Ireland

basis on behalf of the European Commission.

4 ReVolv Pilot Action The Eco-innovation initiative is one of the measures designed to implement the EU's Eco-innovation Action Plan (EcoAP) The Executive Agency for Competitiveness and Innovation (EACI) manages the eco-innovation initiative on a daily basis on behalf of the European Commission. Eco-innovation is about reducing our environmental impact and making better use of resources. In doing so the initiative not only helps the EU meet its environmental objectives but also boosts economic growth.

The European Dimension LCD waste and regulatory approaches WEEE II Directive February 2014 Aug 2015: 65% recycling target Aug 2018: 70% Recycling target Post Aug 2018: 80% recycling target Bulk

5 The European Dimension LCD waste and regulatory approaches WEEE II Directive February 2014 Aug 2015: 65% recycling target Aug 2018: 70% Recycling target Post Aug 2018: 80% recycling target Bulk targets and don t take in account CRM Regulatory requirements regarding LC and CCFL Europe 2020 Policy Flagship initiative: Resource Efficiency Waste as a resource Avoiding risks to supply of resources Rare earths within LCDs Classified as Critical Raw Materials.

6 The Start Point

7 Project 1 Machine 1: University of Limerick Irish Lamp Recycling Dept. Of Environment

9 Different Approaches Not to disassemble the entire the LCD But only the components stipulated in the WEEE directive are removed in anautomated process. The remainder of the LCDs can then be shred in a high thought put process. The key to such a technology is linked to the ability to remove the specified components in an equally high through putprocess.

10 1 2 3 Machine 1 LC panel incision Lift and separate LC Panel CCFL removal July 22, 2012 Footer text here 10

11 Machine 1

12 Machine 1: LCD Recycling Prototyped Developed at university The prototype machine was successfully run at the University of Limerick for a 10 month period with a capacity of 36 LCDs per hour. The machine predominately processed 32 inch LCDs. Batch processing of specific sizes on a pallet system. Design Scale to 80 LCDs/per hour. Filed for patent (PCT/IE2010/ ).

13 Waste Fractions Generated Contained Hg, Glass, Phosphorous mixture Liquid crystal panel Diffuser sheets LCD Carcus

14 Contained Hg, Glass, Phosphor mixture

15 Liquid crystal panel

16 Diffuser sheets

17 LCD Carcus Manually recycled Shredded Tumbled Fits in with any process the recycler is using in-house

18 Spin out Company and Machine 2 Development of Machine 2 began Votechnik spun out as a company to scale tech Objectives: Review batch processing and achieve sequential processing of different sizes. Scale up to 80lcds/hour New process layout: 4 internal stations and fully automated

19 Machine 2: full automation set up LC panel incision LC panel incision Lift and separate LC panel CCFL removal July 22, 2012 Footer text here 19

20 Machine 2 July 22, 2012 Footer text here 20

21 Machine 2 The machine processed sequentially different sizes. The machine 2 achieved a capacity of 64 LCDs per hour. Design Scale was capable of 80 LCDs/per hour with optimised timing at each station. Built in carbon extraction system Plug and play machine Variation acceptance: processing different lcd types 70-80% Patents granting Ireland, Usa and in process for EU, japan, korea etc

22 ReVolv Machine 3 Integration of robotics New technology partners on board Objectives: High variation acceptance High through put rate New process layout: 2 internal stations and robotics July 22, 2012 Footer text here 22

23 1 2 3 ReVolv Machine 3 LC panel removal Lift and separate LC Panel CCFL removal July 22, 2012 Footer text here 23

24 View process Animation Video

25 Key Innovative Features of ReVolv Pilot Automated high throughput Process Safe removal of hazardous components Designed for WEEE Directive Compliance High processing rate 60-80LCDs/hour Liquid crystal panel removed intact Safety - minimises worker exposure to Hg or liquid crystals Integrate with existing plant equipment and allow the LCD waste stream to rejoin the main processing line for volume efficiencies.

26 ReVolv Machine 3: TRL 8-9 In manufacture in Ireland Scheduled completion Q Demonstration period at Dan WEEE, Copenhagen, Q2-Q3 2017: invitations to attend at ReVolv Demo s (Please info@revolvproject.eu for invitation) International Electronics Recycling Congress booth/stand

27 ReVolv Pilot WP1 Management WP2 Scale up Pilot WP3 Pilot Evaluation WP4 Exploitation WP5 Dissemination

28 ReVolv Pilot Impact Deliverables Environmental Benefits of ReVolv Pilot The Pilot site capable of processing 166,400 LCDs per year The Pilot site prevents the release of 8000 grams of mercury to the atmosphere per year The pilot site prevents the release of 3000 grams of liquid crystals to the environment per year

Official Journal of the European Union L 82/3 DECISIONS COMMISSION

28.3.2009 Official Journal of the European Union L 82/3 II (Acts adopted under the EC Treaty/Euratom Treaty whose publication is not obligatory) DECISIONS COMMISSION COMMISSION DECISION of 12 March 2009