CIRCUMET
Advanced School on Circular Metal Components for the Swedish Manufacturing Industry
CIRCUMET aims at creating a comprehensive joint effort for developing 80-90 credits courses in advanced level on the topic of climate action in the metal component manufacturing industry. Flexible pedagogical methods and tailored admission routines will be developed for attracting professionals from the industry.
Courses starting Autumn 2025
Science of Remelting - Ferrous Alloys, 2.5 credits, JTH
Science of Remelting - Ferrous Alloys, 2.5 credits
Advance Your Expertise in Iron and Steel Casting!
This course provides a comprehensive foundation in the theoretical and practical aspects of manufacturing iron and steel castings, focusing on the essential characteristics of iron-based alloys. Designed for professionals in metallurgy and materials engineering, the curriculum emphasizes both process understanding and quality control in casting technologies. This course bridges theoretical knowledge with practical application, equipping you with the skills to optimize processes, enhance material properties, and ensure casting excellence. Ideal for those seeking a deeper academic understanding or advancing in metallurgical fields.
Science of Remelting - Aluminium Alloys, 2.5 credits, JTH
Science of Remelting - Aluminium Alloys, 2.5 credits
Drive innovation in aluminium recycling and sustainability!
This course is your gateway to mastering the science behind lightweight, corrosion-resistant, and endlessly recyclable aluminium—an essential material in automotive and aerospace industries. Learn to optimize remelting processes, control impurities with precision, and enhance alloy quality, all while reducing environmental impact. With the growing demand for sustainable, high-quality recycled materials, this course equips you with the skills to lead the way in transforming aluminium production for a greener future.
Metallic Material Development for Circularity and Future Trends – Sustainability Aspects, 2.5 credits, Chalmers
Metallic Material Development for Circularity and Future Trends – Sustainability Aspects, 2.5 credits
Master Sustainable Metal Solutions for the Green Transition
Explore the critical role of metallic materials in sustainability and the circular economy. This course covers key challenges in metal production, recycling strategies, and innovative solutions like mega casting and additive manufacturing. Learn to analyze and address sustainability issues from environmental, economic, and societal perspectives. Gain the skills to critically assess metal-related sustainability challenges and propose circular strategies for a greener future.
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Metallic Material Development for Circularity and Future Trends – Non-ferrous alloys, 2.5 credits, Chalmers
Metallic Material Development for Circularity and Future Trends – Non-ferrous alloys, 2.5 credits
Designing Alloys for a Circular Future
Can non-ferrous alloys become truly sustainable? This course explores aluminium, magnesium, titanium, and nickel-based alloys, focusing on their recycling potential and innovative design for circularity. Learn to critically evaluate sustainability challenges, assess secondary feedstock strategies, and explore cutting-edge research on alloy development. Gain the skills to shape a more resilient and resource-efficient future.
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Metallic Material Development for Circularity and Future Trends – Ferrous alloys, 2.5 credits, Chalmers
Metallic Material Development for Circularity and Future Trends – Ferrous alloys, 2.5 credits
Sustainable Steel: Designing Ferrous Alloys for a Circular Future
Ferrous alloys are key to the green transition—but how can we make them truly sustainable? This course explores strategies for life-time extension, recycling, and lean composition steel design. Learn to use Thermo-Calc for predicting phase formations in recycled steels and critically assess cutting-edge solutions for circular alloy development. Gain the expertise to drive sustainable innovation in the steel industry.
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Joining Processes for a Modern and Sustainable Manufacturing Industry, 2.5 credits, University West
Joining Processes for a Modern and Sustainable Manufacturing Industry, 2.5 credits
Material Joining for a Sustainable Future
Enhance your expertise in modern welding with a focus on sustainability, quality, and productivity. This course explores advanced arc welding processes like CMT, STT, and TIG DynamicWire, as well as multi-material joining in the automotive industry. Learn to optimize welding parameters, reduce waste, and improve efficiency through cutting-edge techniques. Engage in interactive discussions and apply your knowledge directly to real-world challenges.
Read more about the course here.
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Science of Remelting
- Science of remelting: Ferrous alloys
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- Science of remelting: Aluminium alloys Opens in new window., 2,5 credits, week 46-50
These courses are given at Jönköping University, School of Engineering
Material development for circularity and future trends
- Sustainability aspects of material development for circularity, 2,5 credits, week 36-40
- Non-ferrous alloys – design and processing, 2,5 credits, week 41-45
- Ferrous alloys – design and processing, 2,5 credits, week 46-50
These courses are given at Chalmers University of Technology.
Sustainable manufacturing for metal components
- Joining processes for modern sustainable manufacture industry, 2,5 credits, week 37-41
This course is given at University West
Course themes to be developed
Circularity
Courses included in this theme:
- Introduction to Sustainability and Circularity
- Material development for circularity and future trends*
- Component design for disassembly and recyclability
- Science of remelting*
- Applied Life Cycle Analysis (LCA)
* Courses starting Autumn 2025
High-Performance materials and components
Courses included in this theme:
- Metallurgy of cast alloys
- Assessment and analysis of recycled materials and components
- Modelling and simulation for circular metal component manufacturing
- Design for minimal material utilization
- Functional materials selection and product innovation
Energy and resource-efficient manufacturing technology
Courses included in this theme:
- Sustainable manufacturing for metal components*
- Data analysis-led process optimization
- Introduction to principles of Industry 4.0 & 5.0
* Course starting Autumn 2025
Latest news:
- 6 courses starting autumn 2025 will open for application in mid-March.
- On January 14th the Circumet project held a meeting at Husqvarna Group, gathering most of the project partners, academic and industrial, discussing the upcoming courses.
- The ClimACS cluster, covering Circumet and two other projects, REEDEAM and Elektrifiering, held its first meeting on sharing experiences the 21st August at Chalmers. ClimACS = Climate Action Competence Supply
What happens next?
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In late 2023 and during 2024 courses will be decided, and planned, and the first batch of courses will start to be developed. The first batch of courses open for application will be released in spring 2025, and those courses will start in autumn 2025. Since we are at an early stage of the project, course format, application procedures and prerequisites are not yet set.
But do sign up above to receive information as soon as such is posted.
The CIRCUMET plan
Objective
- Create a joint effort for developing 80-90 credits courses at advanced level on the topic of climate action in the metal component manufacturing industry.
- Develop flexible pedagogical methods, and innovative admission/validation routines for effective competence supply for the professionals in the industry.
- Pilot-run the developed courses and accordingly fine-tune the methodologies and contents if needed.
- Plan and develop the industrial research school proposal on the climate action for the metal industry.
Importance of the project
Particularly in Sweden, the manufacturing industry is considered the backbone of the economy, with more than 13% contribution to the GDP, and the metal component manufacturing industry is among the top sectors. Yet manufacturing sector has an outsized impact on the environment with around 20-25% direct CO2 emissions.
On the other hand, there are very limited and, in most cases, scattered educational packages related to climate action in the metal component manufacturing industry. This highlights the urgency and importance of developing tailored and flexible competence supply in both academia and industry, in order to effectively fight against climate change in the metal component manufacturing sector.
Expected results
The effort covers the circularity and sustainability in the entire value chain of metal component manufacturing; from component design optimization, to manufacturing processes, material selection, and even after the component lifetime. Important topics such as Digitalization, Life cycle analysis, and Business models in circular metal component manufacturing are embedded within the project scope.
This is in-line with many industrial sectors’ commitment to the business ambition for a 1.5˚C goal, which targets a climate-neutral and circular business by 2040. The Swedish “Riksdag” also has a clear goal in this regard: by latest 2045, Sweden must have no net emission of greenhouse gasses to subsequently achieve negative emissions.
Project team
Financier: KK-Stiftelsen External link, opens in new window.
Duration of the project: 2023-2029
Management team:
Ehsan Ghassemali, Assoc. Prof. JTH
Johan Ahlström External link, opens in new window., Prof. Chalmers
Madelene Zetterlind, Pedagogical developer, JTH
Stefan Brolin External link, opens in new window., External relations, JTH
Industrial Partners:
GKN Aerospace Sweden, Sandvik Coromant, Fagerhult, Husqvarna Group, Scania CV, Volvo Cars, Comptech, AGES Industri, Ovako, Stena Metal International, Gjuteriföreningen, Jernkontoret, Svenskt Aluminium, Tunga Fordon, Fordonskomponentgruppen
Contact us
We would be glad to hear your opinion and suggestions:
For specific questions about applications and eligibility, send a mail to: LLL@ju.se
Project leader: Ehsan Ghassemali
Deputy leader: Johan Ahlström (Chalmers) External link, opens in new window.
Pedagogcal developer: Madelene Zetterlind External link, opens in new window.
Marketing and communication: Stefan Brolin, Linda Bergqvist Opens in new window.
