Carbon Cleanup
Developer of mobile, on-site carbon fiber composite recycling systems that turn composite scrap into reusable materials for injection molding, 3D printing, and manufacturing applications.
- CEO / Founder
- Jörg Radanitsch
- Team Size
- 1-10
- Stage
- Growth Stage
- Latest Round
- Pre-Seed
Technology & Products
Key Products
CARB-E (Carbon Eater): Mobile, containerized micro-factory recycling units for carbon fiber and glass fiber composite waste; Carbo3D PETG15: recycled carbon fiber 3D printing filament; recycled carbon fiber materials for injection molding and LFAM (Large Format Additive Manufacturing); AI-driven waste stream analysis and process optimization software.
Technological Advantage
Patented mobile, sealed dry-mechanical processing system with automatic parameter adjustment; AI-based waste stream characterization and process optimization; Siemens-driven industrial control architecture; digital twin/edge networking capability for fleet management.
Differentiation
Value Proposition
First mobile, on-site composite recycling solution — no heat, water, or chemicals required — delivering clean material recovery with minimal footprint while eliminating landfill costs and regulatory risk.
How They Differentiate
Only mobile (containerized) composite recycling solution vs. centralized plants; patented dry-mechanical process (no incineration, no water, no chemicals); AI-driven process optimization with real-time material characterization; end-to-end circularity guarantee via application partner network; zero-emission, HEPA-filtered, dust-free operation.
Market & Competition
Target Customers
Aerospace manufacturers, automotive suppliers (composite parts), wind energy companies, carbon fiber producers generating production scrap and end-of-life composite waste.
Industry Verticals
Aerospace; Automotive; Wind Energy; Manufacturing; Sports Equipment
Competitors
ELG Carbon Fibre Ltd. (UK); CFK Valley Stade Recycling (Germany); Shocker Composites (US); MCR Recycling (France)
Growth & Milestones
Major Milestones
2020: Company founded; 2021: Pre-Seed funding and tech2b incubator program; 2023: tech2b sponsorship; 2024: First series-produced recycling system (Unit #2, 300 ton/year capacity), TÜV and CE certified; 2025: SGL Carbon partnership announced, 100-unit production target by 2030; 2026: Won global AFRA Award for aircraft recycling innovation
Notable Customers
FACC (aerospace); SGL Carbon (automotive); KTM (motorcycle components)