Welcome to RESCU-M2
The UK’s National Centre for Robotics, AI, Automation and Smart Machine Enabled Circular Manufacturing and Material Recovery
RESCU-M2 is a groundbreaking national programme designed to drive innovation and economic growth through the development and integration of smart machines, robotics, and AI in circular manufacturing.
Aligned with the UK Government’s Invest 2035 strategy, RESCU-M2 addresses the urgent need for sustainable access to critical materials and aims to reclaim billions in lost product value from End-of-Life (EoL) products.
We are building a future where circular manufacturing becomes the standard — minimising waste, reducing energy consumption, and extending the life of materials through innovative ‘Re-X’ processes: repair, reuse, refurbish, remanufacture, recycle, and recover.
Programme Highlights
- 7-year national programme
- £24M in matched funding
- Focus sectors: Energy, Medical Devices, Electric Drives, and Large Structures
- Impact across SMEs and OEMs
Our Vision
To secure UK access to critical minerals and materials and reclaim billions of pounds in lost value by making circular manufacturing the new standard in industry.
Our Mission
To accelerate the use of smart machines, robotics, and AI in developing sustainable and productive Re-X processes that redefine manufacturing efficiency and resilience.
