Abstract
A product's lifecycle can be described explicitly as a lifecycle scenario, and the product should be designed to realize a scenario that minimizes its environmental load over the entire product lifecycle. This paper proposes a method of modular design that links the lifecycle scenario to appropriate product architecture by modularizing components that are suitable for the same life cycle options such as recycling, maintenance, reuse and upgrade. We also propose an index for evaluating and comparing efficiency in resource circulation for modular products derived from various life cycle scenarios.
| Original language | English |
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| Publication status | Published - 2009 |
| Externally published | Yes |
| Event | 5th International Conference on Leading Edge Manufacturing in 21st Century, LEM 2009 - Osaka, Japan Duration: 2009 Dec 2 → 2009 Dec 4 |
Other
| Other | 5th International Conference on Leading Edge Manufacturing in 21st Century, LEM 2009 |
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| Country/Territory | Japan |
| City | Osaka |
| Period | 09/12/2 → 09/12/4 |
Keywords
- Lifecycle design
- Lifecycle scenario
- Modular design
- Resource efficiency
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering
