Towards Design for Cross-Generational Remanufacturing: A Literature Review and Concept Proposal
DS 130: Proceedings of NordDesign 2024, Reykjavik, Iceland, 12th - 14th August 2024
Year: 2024
Editor: Malmqvist, J.; Candi, M.; Saemundsson, R. J.; Bystrom, F. and Isaksson, O.
Author: Tusch, Leonard; Jackle, Michael; Albers, Albert
Series: NordDESIGN
Institution: Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT), IPEK – Institute of Product Engineering
Page(s): 206-215
DOI number: 10.35199/NORDDESIGN2024.23
ISBN: 978-1-912254-21-7
Abstract
This paper proposes the concept of cross-generational (CG) remanufacturing, integrating remanufactured components into new products for the primary market to overcome trade-offs between new-product cannibalization, pricing and customer acceptance. Employing a CG perspective can reduce costs and increase profits for manufacturers, and appeal to end-customers seeking environmentally responsible choices. Aiming for an explicit nomenclature, the study suggests a definition for CG-Remanufacturing and a classification for products that are especially suitable based on literature review and analysis.
Keywords: Sustainable Design, Circular Economy, Design for x (DfX), Remanufacturing, Product development