This year’s ReSoURCE project review meeting was hosted in Vienna by RHI Magnesita, marking a significant milestone for our consortium. For many of our partners, as well as our project officer and the technical expert, it was the first time visiting our facilities in our headquarters. 

The two-day meeting began on Tuesday morning with a full agenda. Each partner leading a work package had the opportunity to present the progress of their respective work packages with the support of all the other partners involved while fostering valuable discussions and knowledge exchange. We concluded the day with a networking dinner, where we enjoyed delicious Austrian cuisine- a perfect setting for informal discussions and strengthening collaborations. 

The highlight of the visit – and the entire review meeting – was seeing the RAPTOR in action. While many of us had previously seen images of the cutting-edge automated sorting machine, witnessing it operate in real life was an entirely different experience. Our colleagues from LSA and RHI Magnesita guided us through the machine’s interior, explaining each station in detail and demonstrating the LIBS (Laser-Induced Breakdown Spectroscopy) technology in action. NEO and ILT could present their related work regarding HSI (hyperspectral imaging) and integration of the multi-sensor setup. 

The visit was undoubtedly a key moment of our meeting, sparking engaging discussions and reinforcing the importance of innovation in refractory recycling. The entire gathering was filled with knowledge sharing, hands-on experiences, and valuable exchanges – making a truly successful event for the ReSoURCE project.