Welcome to the Technology Pioneers podcast! This episode, recorded at the Business Meets Planet event at Capgemini headquarters in Utrecht, features Huib Ijkelenstam, Head of the Reuse Program at ASML. Huib shares insights into the complexities and innovations involved in ASML's reuse program, highlighting the importance of sustainability in high-tech manufacturing.

Key topics include:

• ASML's Reuse Journey: An overview of ASML's approach to reuse, including the challenges and successes encountered along the way.
• Complexity of Reuse: The multifaceted nature of reuse in ASML's machines, covering mechanical, electrical, software, logistics, and maintenance aspects.
• Data and Diagnostics: The critical role of data in ensuring the quality and performance of reused parts, and how ASML manages sensitive data in the semiconductor industry.
• Sustainability and Business Alignment: How ASML aligns its reuse initiatives with business goals and sustainability targets, contributing to a circular economy.
• Future Challenges: The ongoing challenges in balancing triage capacity, reconditioning capabilities, and understanding the full cost and environmental impact of reuse.

Huib also discusses the importance of collaboration with customers and suppliers, and the need for a proactive mindset in driving reuse and sustainability in the tech industry.

Technology Pioneers is a podcast that explores emerging technologies, dives head first into high tech product development and is curious about new uses of existing technology. This podcast is hosted by Tom van de Ven. Tom works as a principal solutions manager for Capgemini Engineering in the Netherlands and uses his curiosity to talk with the guests in this show. Feel free to contact him on mailto:tom.vande.ven@capgemini.com.