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View article: Novel methodology for the selection and evaluation of R-strategies to support product design for circular economy
Novel methodology for the selection and evaluation of R-strategies to support product design for circular economy Open
EU legislation demands manufactures to improve their product’s circularity. The 9R Framework organizes strategies of a circular economy in a hierarchical manner based on their respective effectiveness in promoting circularity. Manufacturer…
View article: Design for automated disassembly: a comparative study of different battery component designs
Design for automated disassembly: a comparative study of different battery component designs Open
The feasibility of automated disassembly at a product’s end-of-life stage strongly depends on its design. This relationship is particularly relevant for electric vehicle batteries, for which other design requirements are typically given pr…
View article: UPFLOW: cross-scale and cross-domain framework for integrated perspectives on urban production and flows
UPFLOW: cross-scale and cross-domain framework for integrated perspectives on urban production and flows Open
Rapid urbanization and evolving manufacturing practices characterize the Anthropocene, significantly influencing resource management and distribution. These changes have led to the rise of consumer-centric cities that often lack resilient …
View article: Urban–industrial symbiosis recommendation platform for urban factories: Leveraging historical exchange patterns through feature analysis for real‐world applications
Urban–industrial symbiosis recommendation platform for urban factories: Leveraging historical exchange patterns through feature analysis for real‐world applications Open
Since the beginning of industrialization, the economic viability of manufacturing companies relied on the exploitation of natural resources. From 2000 to 2019, the global consumption of raw materials surged by 65%, with 70% of these materi…
View article: Towards Real-Time Condition Monitoring of Electroplating Plants
Towards Real-Time Condition Monitoring of Electroplating Plants Open
For securing a high-quality plating process, one of the main challenges in electroplating is the dosing of electrolytes. The optimal dosing and the related demand for resources do not only influence the coating quality but can also have a …
View article: A structured approach for the compliance analysis of battery systems with regard to the new EU Battery Regulation
A structured approach for the compliance analysis of battery systems with regard to the new EU Battery Regulation Open
The introduction of the European Green Deal has triggered various legislative projects that will require product manufacturers inside and outside the European Union (EU) to ensure compliance with the new regulatory framework. As this is a …
View article: Towards achieving the sustainable development goals: a collaborative action plan leveraging the circular economy potentials
Towards achieving the sustainable development goals: a collaborative action plan leveraging the circular economy potentials Open
This contribution to the journal “Gruppe. Interaktion. Organisation. (GIO)” delves into the critical role of Sustainable Development Goal 17 (SDG 17), “Partnership for the Goals,” in fostering interdisciplinary collaboration to further cir…
View article: Methodology for qualifying the use of green steel in body components: A contribution to the life cycle engineering of steel
Methodology for qualifying the use of green steel in body components: A contribution to the life cycle engineering of steel Open
The use of materials with low environmental footprint will become more important for global car manufacturers in the future to comply the requirements and achieve the sustainability targets. The vehicle body of an electric vehicle is large…
View article: Development of an IALF Overarching Learning Module for Circular Economy
Development of an IALF Overarching Learning Module for Circular Economy Open
The increasing importance of sustainable business models due to the scarcity of resources and resulting political regulations leads many companies and research institutions towards the concept of Circular Economy. Subsequently, the learnin…
View article: Simulation-based comparison of the material and energy efficiency of decentralized urban manufacturing systems
Simulation-based comparison of the material and energy efficiency of decentralized urban manufacturing systems Open
Traditional centralized industrial mass-production systems facilitate the efficient use of resources such as time, labor and materials by making use of scale effects. However, centralized production systems can also lead to an increase in …
View article: Collaboration Platform for Enabling Industrial Symbiosis: Integrated Knowledge Graph Database
Collaboration Platform for Enabling Industrial Symbiosis: Integrated Knowledge Graph Database Open
The increasing scarcity of resources and its environmental impact necessitate a transformative shift in the economy. Regulatory responses, like the EU Green Deal and Circular Economy Action Plan, emphasize sustainability strategies, promot…
View article: Value-based Identification of Eco-effective Mitigation Options for Manufacturing Processes
Value-based Identification of Eco-effective Mitigation Options for Manufacturing Processes Open
To avoid net greenhouse gases and decouple economic growth from resource use, manufacturers strive for solutions minimizing their emissions in operation whilst maximizing the perceived value to their customers offered by a product. One app…
View article: Supplementary material "Designing robust transformation toward a sustainable circular battery production"
Supplementary material "Designing robust transformation toward a sustainable circular battery production" Open
Supplementary material for the publication " Designing robust transformation toward a sustainable circular battery production" in Procedia CIRP. The paper is available at https://doi.org/10.1016/j.procir.2023.02.069. The underlying researc…
View article: Supplementary material "Designing robust transformation toward a sustainable circular battery production"
Supplementary material "Designing robust transformation toward a sustainable circular battery production" Open
Supplementary material for the publication " Designing robust transformation toward a sustainable circular battery production" in Procedia CIRP. The paper is available at https://doi.org/10.1016/j.procir.2023.02.069. The underlying researc…
View article: Towards an integrated control system for a scrap-free circular production of lithium-ion batteries
Towards an integrated control system for a scrap-free circular production of lithium-ion batteries Open
Battery production is an energy-intensive process with scrap rates between 5 % and 30 %. Therefore, concepts such as in-production recycling and Circulation Factories can improve energy and resource efficiency by connecting production and …
View article: Designing robust transformation toward a sustainable circular battery production
Designing robust transformation toward a sustainable circular battery production Open
To achieve CO2 neutrality in 2050, internal combustion engine vehicles will be gradually substituted by electric vehicles since they enable an emission-free use phase if powered with renewable energy. However, producing lithium-ion batteri…
View article: Influencing Factors of Urban Factories and Their Products for Sustainable Urban Development
Influencing Factors of Urban Factories and Their Products for Sustainable Urban Development Open
The potential positive contributions of urban factories towards the sustainable development of cities have been increasingly recognized in recent years. Urban factories can contribute to the economic development and social welfare of citie…
View article: Completeness evaluation of LCI datasets for the environmental assessment of lithium compound production scenarios
Completeness evaluation of LCI datasets for the environmental assessment of lithium compound production scenarios Open
The recent development towards more sustainable mobility concepts has led to an increase of electric vehicles and demand for traction batteries. Previous studies have shown that in comparison to vehicles with internal combustion engines th…
View article: A System of Systems Approach to Support the Sustainable Integration of Factories into Urban Areas
A System of Systems Approach to Support the Sustainable Integration of Factories into Urban Areas Open
Urban areas can be considered systems of systems that are composed of multiple interacting constituent systems to provide urban functions that ensure livability, e.g., provision of mobility and energy infrastructure. It remains a challenge…
View article: Extending the Life Cycle of EEE—Findings from a Repair Study in Germany: Repair Challenges and Recommendations for Action
Extending the Life Cycle of EEE—Findings from a Repair Study in Germany: Repair Challenges and Recommendations for Action Open
The increasing amount of waste from electrical and electronic equipment and the resulting environmental issues are challenging, since product life cycles are too short, and companies continue to rely on linear (business) models. The Circul…
View article: Self-Assessment Framework for Corporate Environmental Sustainability in the Era of Digitalization
Self-Assessment Framework for Corporate Environmental Sustainability in the Era of Digitalization Open
The shift towards a climate-neutral economy will affect businesses in the upcoming decades. Companies will need to increase their transformation towards environmentally sustainable businesses in the following years, in which digitalization…