GÖPPINGEN, GERMANY – Cyculus, Europe’s first independent fully automated Device Processing as a Service (DPaaS) provider, co-hosted the Vanta 2025 event alongside Apkudo at its cutting-edge facility. Over two days, more than 50 industry professionals from 8 countries gathered to explore the future of refurbished devices, automation, and the circular economy.
Vanta 2025 is a thought-leadership and live demonstration event focused on:
The event positioned Cyculus and Apkudo at the forefront of circular innovation, showing how automation, AI, and data transparency are transforming how devices are refurbished, resold, and reused.
The panel, moderated by Ben Wood, tackled the issue of “The Value Gap” in the secondary device market — and how greater automation and quality assurance can unlock better pricing and lower return rates.
The refurbished phone market is growing rapidly, but manual testing methods cannot scale effectively. Cyculus and Apkudo’s integrated AI and robotic solutions enable:
For businesses operating in the circular economy – whether OEMs, resellers, insurance providers or distributors – automation is now essential to meet market demand and regulatory standards.
Vanta 2025 was a pivotal moment in showcasing Europe’s leadership in sustainable tech processing. With growing demand for certified, refurbished smartphones and the need to reduce e-waste, Cyculus is shaping the future of circular electronics.