KREATIK – Circular Economy, Recyclates, Development and Acceptance through Technology, Innovation and Artificial Intelligence Circular Economy and AI in Practice
The transformation towards a sustainable and resource-efficient plastics economy presents major challenges for companies in the plastics industry. Increasing regulatory requirements, limited raw material resources and growing expectations from the market and society require new strategies for the development, manufacture and use of plastic products. In particular, the integration of recyclates, bio-based materials and digital technologies plays a central role in the future competitiveness of the industry.
This is where the KREATIK project comes in. The aim of the project is to support small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the plastics industry in developing and implementing innovative solutions for a circular plastics economy. To achieve this, the project brings together three key thematic areas:
Circular Economy and AI are at the core of the KREATIK project. We develop innovative solutions for sustainable resource use, recycling and digital transformation.
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Circular Economy and Plastics Recycling
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Use of Recyclates and Bio-based Materials
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Digitalisation and Artificial Intelligence in Product and Process Development
Through targeted knowledge transfer between research and industry, companies are enabled to develop new materials, products and processes that meet both environmental and economic requirements.
Participating companies benefit from:
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Access to current scientific expertise
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Exchange with other companies in the industry
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New contacts and opportunities for collaboration
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Impulses for innovative and sustainable product development
KREATIK contributes to the development of a circular plastics economy in which materials remain in use for as long as possible and resources are used efficiently. By combining materials research, digitalisation and product design, new approaches for sustainable plastics solutions are created.
The project supports companies in preparing at an early stage for the requirements of a sustainable and digital future and in taking advantage of new opportunities in the field of the circular economy.
Project Focus Areas
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Events
| Knowledge Transfer Events / Online | ||
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| Date | Content | Topic |
| 22.04.2026 09:00–13:00 Uhr | Network Meeting | Kick-off: Introduction of the fictitious company “KREATIK” KREATIK Knowledge Transfer Project: Kick-off – David Krieg and Andreas Irrgang Introduction to the Thematic Area of Artificial Intelligence – Prof. Dr. Lars Ackermann-Igl From Tool Utilisation to Processual Co-Intelligence – Prof. Alexander Forst |
| 21.05.2026 13:00–13:45 Uhr | Knowledge Transfer (Online) | AI and Digital Production Processes AI as a Personal Assistant: David Krieg Current Status of the KREATIK Company: Andreas Irrgang Technical Presentation: Fundamentals of AI-Supported Process Optimisation (Markus Görner, Request Change) |
| 25.06.2026 13:00–14:30 Uhr | Knowledge Transfer (Online) | Digital Materials Analysis and Simulation Methods AI News: David Krieg Prompt Engineering: Andreas Irrgang |
| 01.10.2026 09:00–13:00 Uhr | 2nd Network Meeting | Meet and Greet with All Partners: Presentations by Experts in Artificial Intelligence from Research and Industry
Agenda 09:00 – 09:10: Welcome and Opening Remarks 09:10 – 09:30: AI News (David Krieg and Andreas Irrgang) 09:30 – 10:15: API and MCP – How Does AI Actually Control External Applications? (Prof. Alexander Forst) 10:15 – 10:30: Coffee Break 10:30 – 11:15: Artificial Intelligence in Manufacturing SMEs – Opportunities, Limitations and Meaningful Starting Points (Prof. Dr René Peinl) 11:15 – 12:00: Rapid Prediction of the Injection Moulding Process Using Machine Learning (Prof. Dr-Ing. Nils Meyer, University of Augsburg) 12:00 – 13:00: Lunch and Networking |
| 22.10.2026 13:00–14:30 Uhr | Knowledge Transfer (Online) | Designing Sustainable Plastics for the Market |
| 26.11.2026 13:00–14:30 Uhr | Knowledge Transfer (Online) | Fundamentals of the Circular Economy for Plastics |
| 17.12.2026 13:00–14:30 Uhr | Knowledge Transfer (Online) | Bio-based Plastics and Recyclates and Their Industrial Application |
Publications
2026
Data Security, Privacy, and Compliance Risks: Comprehensive Review of 12 Enterprise AI Tools
Comparative assessment of data protection, information security and regulatory compliance across 12 enterprise AI solutions, with a particular focus on GDPR requirements, data residency and corporate governance.
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News
Hands-On AI at the Fall Market “Hofer Herbstmarkt”
How is Artificial Intelligence changing our daily lives and the way we work? As part of the KREATIK project, we showcased practical AI applications at the Fall Market and discussed the opportunities, limitations, and real-world use cases of AI with visitors. Learn more about the presentation and our conversations at the Hof University booth in our LinkedIn post.→
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