The secondary device market is evolving rapidly, and traditional manual processing methods are no longer enough to keep up with demand. As businesses scale, they need faster, more precise, and more efficient solutions—this is where automation and AI-driven robotics come in.
At Cyculus, we have partnered with Apkudo, the industry leader in device automation technology, to transform the way secondary market devices are processed. Through Apkudo’s cutting-edge robotic Full Automation (RFA) system, we ensure that every device is tested, graded, and processed with unmatched accuracy and speed.
This article series will take you behind the scenes of our state-of-the-art facility in Stuttgart, Germany, showing how our fully automated processing line is setting new standards for efficiency, sustainability, and scalability in the circular economy.
In this exclusive multi-part series, we’ll break down every stage of the Apkudo-powered processing system at Cyculus, explaining how our automated workflow is making device processing:
✔️ Faster – High-speed scanning, AI-powered grading, and robotic testing eliminate manual bottlenecks.
✔️ More Accurate – AI-driven defect detection ensures grading and functionality testing are precise and consistent.
✔️ More Sustainable – Automated sorting, testing, and cleaning extend device lifespans and reduce e-waste.
Each article will focus on a different processing cell, including:
🔹 The Receiving Station – Where every device is scanned, verified, and assigned a unique ID for full traceability.
🔹 The Cleaning Cell – Using Apkudo’s dry ice blasting technology to remove dirt and debris with zero chemical waste.
🔹 The Cosmetic Grading Cell – AI-powered image recognition and defect detection for objective grading.
🔹 The Display & Touchscreen Testing Cells – Detecting dead pixels, verifying screen accuracy, and ensuring multi-touch functionality.
🔹 The Camera & Audio Cells – Testing lenses, microphones, and speakers for peak performance.
🔹 The Data Clearing Cell – Securely wiping all user data to comply with data protection regulations.
🔹 The Packaging Cell – Preparing devices for resale with sustainable, eco-friendly packaging solutions.
From receiving to resale, our Device Processing as a Service (DPaaS) model—powered by Apkudo’s world-class automation technology—is eliminating inefficiencies, increasing device value, and making the circular economy more scalable than ever before.
The old way of processing secondary devices—manual inspections, inconsistent grading, and labour-intensive handling—is outdated. Automation is the future.
At Cyculus, we are leveraging Apkudo’s robotic precision and AI-powered testing to offer businesses a faster, more transparent, and more efficient solution for processing their devices. This means:
✅ Fewer errors and inconsistencies
✅ Faster turnaround times
✅ Increased device value and resale potential
✅ A more sustainable and responsible circular economy
By integrating Apkudo’s automation into our workflow, we are pioneering a new era of device processing, ensuring that businesses can scale their operations while improving quality, efficiency, and sustainability.
The journey of every device begins at our Prep Station, where it is scanned, verified, and sorted for processing. In our first article, we’ll explore how automation eliminates errors, speeds up processing, and ensures full traceability—right from the start.
The Receiving Station >
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