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Vanta 2025: Inside Europe’s Most Advanced Circular Tech Event

Cyculus and Apkudo Co-Host Industry-Leading Device Processing Showcase

GÖPPINGEN, GERMANYCyculus, 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.

What Is Vanta 2025?

Vanta 2025 is a thought-leadership and live demonstration event focused on:

  • Automated device processing
  • Circular economy technology
  • Refurbished phones and secondary device markets
  • Sustainability and e-waste reduction

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.

refurbished phones

Keynote Highlights

  • Apkudo CEO and President outlined their vision for global device compliance and announced the upcoming launch of Device Passport – a transparency solution for used phones and electronics.
  • Analyst Ben Wood discussed the rise of the refurbished device market, upcoming EU regulations, and the growing demand for sustainable electronics.
  • Cyculus CEO Fergal Donovan presented the evolution of Cyculus, showcasing how their DPaaS model is revolutionising phone refurbishment with speed, consistency, and transparency.
circular economy

Panel & Presentations

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.

cosmetic grading AI

Live Demonstrations Included:

  • Cyculus’s fully automated robotic line, powered by Apkudo
  • Screen re-glassing & restoration via ScreenTech
  • New Total Care services: Smartwatch and AirPod testing powered by CypherBLK and Apkudo
phone re-glassing

Why This Matters

The refurbished phone market is growing rapidly, but manual testing methods cannot scale effectively. Cyculus and Apkudo’s integrated AI and robotic solutions enable:

  • Faster turnaround times
  • Higher cosmetic grading accuracy
  • Reduced return rates
  • Consistent, traceable results

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.

Summary

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.