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D422: SUSTAINABILITY TOOLS AND INDICATORS IN DESIGN
Time:
Thursday, 23/May/2024:
10:45am - 12:30pm
Session Chair: Elies Ann Dekoninck, University of Bath, United Kingdom
Location:Congress Hall Bobara
Presentations
Alignment of the functional structure with sustainability aspects in product development – combining the strengths of the functional structure with the MECO matrix
Björn Kokoschko, Laura Augustin, Michael Schabacker, Christiane Beyer
Otto von Guericke University Magdeburg, Germany
Many of the methods and tools proposed in the literature for validating product concepts are matrix-based, but they do not allow the results to be communicated easily and comprehensibly. This is a major obstacle to the integration of such methods. The poor communication of the results of a method therefore represents great potential for better integration of sustainability aspects in product development. In this article, an approach is proposed on how the results of the MECO matrix can be converted into a clear visualization of the reduced environmental assessments.
Selecting sustainability indicators for smart product design based on industry 4.0/5.0 technologies: analysis and proposal of a methodological framework
Bertrand Marconnet1, Raoudha Gaha2, Carla Assuad3, Kristian Martinsen3, Benoît Eynard2
1LabECAM, Université de Lyon, ECAM LaSalle, France; 2Laboratoire Roberval, Université de Technologie de Compiègne, France; 3Norwegian University of Science and Technology, Norway
Industry 4.0 deals with a digital revolution, integrating technologies like Virtual Reality, Augmented Reality, Digital Twin, and Robotics. This transformation unlocks opportunities in engineering, addressing sustainability challenges. Stakeholders use I4.0 technologies, including Industry 5.0, to measure sustainability indicators. This paper reviews I4.0 technologies for assessing sustainability, offering an SI framework in manufacturing and smart product design. Decision-makers can optimize environmental, social, and economic impacts in smart product design using this framework.
What’s the catch? Trade-off challenges in early design for sustainability
Giácomo Parolin, Tim C. McAloone, Daniela C. A. Pigosso
Technical University of Denmark, DTU Construct, Denmark
Trade-offs involving multiple criteria that cannot be satisfied at the same time are ubiquitous in engineering design activities. Navigating trade-off decisions can be challenging, especially when it comes to sustainability-related decisions in early-stage projects. Through a systematic literature review, we unravel the challenges related to sustainability trade-offs in technology development, concept design, and other front-end of innovation activities. The challenges, which were evaluated by experts from industry and academia, range from technical and organisational to psychological aspects.
Design measures to address carbon emissions in products’ lifecycle: an empirical analysis
Thayla Zomer1, Eduardo de Senzi Zancul1, Paulo Augusto Cauchick-Miguel1,2, Eloiza Kohlbeck2
1Escola Politécnica da Universidade de São Paulo, Brazil; 2Universidade Federal de Santa Catarina, Brazil
Companies need to implement low-carbon operations, including product-related innovation initiatives. The literature on low-carbon product design has grown, but existing studies are primarily theoretical. This empirical study identifies design measures adopted by companies committed to GHG emission reduction. A qualitative analysis of the climate change reports from a sample of companies reporting to the CDP was conducted. Design measures were identified and classified. The findings shed light on design measures contributing to emission reduction in different product lifecycle phases.
Navigating complexity: visualising sustainable product development knowledge through dynamic heatmaps
Gerald Kremer, Sarah Aboumorra, Rainer Stark
Technische Universität Berlin, Germany
The paper presents a novel approach to visualize the impacts of design heuristics in sustainable product development. Focusing on the integration of ecological sustainability, our research introduces a multivariate visual approach, combining Sunburst Charts and Radial Heat Maps. The methodology, based on a description standard for design heuristics, enhances knowledge sharing and provides an intuitive tool for designers. A dynamic three-series radial heatmap facilitates comparisons across different product properties, fostering informed decision-making in product development.
