Engineering Innovation

Technology & Engineering

May 19, 2026

How Simple Workflow Innovation Improves Electronics Repair Operations

Spend a few minutes inside a modern electronics repair facility, and the contrast is hard to miss.  On one side, operators are working with some of the most sophisticated devices ever made: smartphones, laptops, wearables, all built with embedded intelligence and precision components.  On the other side, operators are still stopping mid-job to hunt for a procedure. Ask around, click through folders, open the file, check […]

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Technology & Engineering

May 19, 2026

A New Model for Data Center Infrastructure Longevity

   Imagine this: you are standing in Woking, Surrey, England, within the McLaren Technology Centre. In front of you is the championship-winning McLaren MCL39, the body cosmetically restored to like-new condition after its past year of hard racing.  CEO Zak Brown eagerly explains the aerodynamic setup that brought the team to victory last season. […]

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Technology & Engineering

April 20, 2026

How AI is Transforming Reverse Logistics with Measurable Impact

Most companies will tell you they’re investing in AI. Not many can show you where, how, and with what impact.  At Reconext, we’ve deployed proprietary AI agents into active repair workflows across two live facilities, and the results are undeniable:  ~20,000 automated corrections executed  79.5% success rate on configuration mismatch resolution  44% productivity gain in one of our core repair operations  These numbers reflect how we run […]

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Automated cosmetic grading is no longer optional
Technology & Engineering

November 17, 2025

Automated cosmetic grading is no longer optional

How one global electronics company solved a growing inspection bottleneck.  Cosmetic inspection has always been a difficult part of hardware recovery. Some devices are simple to check. Others have angles, lenses, seams, coatings, and surfaces that hide flaws until they show up in the next customer’s hands. As device designs become more complex, manual inspection becomes […]

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A simple machine, a big shift in circularity
Spotlight

November 17, 2025

A simple machine, a big shift in circularity

Some of the best improvements in hardware recovery come from simple ideas. A machine that removes the top layer of plastic. A small shift in workflow. A single trial batch that surprises everyone.  This story started with remote controls. The kind that ship with every set-top box. The kind customers drop, scratch, and replace without thinking about […]

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When a large notebook order needed a fast fix, a PC maker turned to us
Spotlight

November 17, 2025

When a large notebook order needed a fast fix, a PC maker turned to us

A straightforward rework project completed at scale and on a tight clock.  A global PC manufacturer recently committed to delivering a large batch of notebooks with a regional keyboard layout. The commitment was made during the sales process. The volume was significant. The delivery date was fixed. The manufacturing line did not have the capacity […]

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Spotlight

October 24, 2025

Reconext CEO Shahriyar Rahmati on Circularity at OCP

When hardware outpaces its own lifespan, recovery has to learn to think faster At this year’s Open Compute Project (OCP) Global Summit, Reconext CEO Shahriyar Rahmati opened with a picture of the modern data center that landed somewhere between awe and absurdity.  Hardware built to last half a decade now ages out in two. Entire […]

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Reconext CEO Shahriyar Rahmati on All Things Circular
Spotlight

October 22, 2025

Watch Now: Reconext CEO Shahriyar Rahmati on All Things Circular

Reconext CEO Shahriyar Rahmati joined the All Things Circular podcast to explore how data and AI are driving the next generation of sustainability, value recovery, and circular innovation in tech. Hosted by Rich Bulger and Victoria D’Arcy, All Things Circular dives into the strategies and stories shaping a more sustainable economy. In Episode 36, Shahriyar […]

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Autonomous Mobile Robots: How Reconext Is Teaching the Floor to Think
Technology & Engineering

October 21, 2025

Autonomous Mobile Robots: How Reconext is teaching the floor to think

Autonomous Mobile Robots (AMRs) are redefining how modern logistics and production environments move. Unlike older guided systems that follow fixed paths, AMRs navigate freely using onboard sensors and mapping intelligence. They adapt to layout changes, avoid obstacles, and learn as they go. The result is a dynamic, self-optimizing flow of materials that makes factories and […]

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Server recycling process from risk to recovery
Data Center

October 3, 2025

Server recycling process from risk to recovery

Strip a server down and you’ll find the same things every time: processors, DIMMs, GPUs, boards, power supplies, storage. None of it is waste until you decide to treat it like waste. The server recycling process is about making those decisions in the right order. Disassembly with intent, not demolition by default.  Handled well, the […]

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Engineering Innovation: Automating for Smarter, Faster, More Sustainable Operations
Technology & Engineering

October 3, 2025

Engineering Innovation: Automating for Smarter, Faster, More Sustainable Operations

At Reconext, our R&D and engineering teams are focused on scaling proven tools while advancing new concepts into build and prototype phases. These efforts are central to how we deliver smarter, faster, and more sustainable operations for our customers worldwide. Here are just a few of the projects our teams are working on right now: […]

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Facilities Earn Key ISO Certifications and Audit Successes
News

October 3, 2025

Facilities Earn Key ISO Certifications and Audit Successes

Across our global operations, Reconext is committed to maintaining the highest standards of quality, safety, environmental responsibility, and compliance. Recent certification milestones at our Grapevine, Memphis, and Prague facilities demonstrate this commitment in action and further strengthen the trusted service we deliver for our customers worldwide. Grapevine, TX – Recommended for ISO 13485 Our Grapevine […]

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