Supporting design for remanufacturing - A framework for implementing information feedback from remanufacturing to product design

Haziri, Louise Lindkvist; Sundin, Erik

doi:10.1007/s13243-019-00074-7

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“…For remanufacturing, it is also important to have a lifecycle perspective, meaning that information and data in the form of feedback and guidelines can be fed into product design and development. Lindkvist Haziri and Sundin [20] developed a framework called the remanufacturing information feedback framework (RIFF), which is a method for strategically outlining and practically implementing feedback from the remanufacturing to the design departments. The feedback information (see Figure 3) could be used to design products and components in a way that makes remanufacturing execution much easier, faster, efficient and more inexpensive.…”

Section: Remanufacturingmentioning

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Product Design for Automated Remanufacturing—A Case Study of Electric and Electronic Equipment in Sweden

2021

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Remanufacturing is one of the main practices toward a circular economy and industrial sustainability. Remanufacturing is highly dependent on how circular products are designed and developed. Remanufacturing can also benefit from automation for efficiency, accuracy and flexibility. This paper, via a multiple case study, connects the three areas of remanufacturing, product design and automation and investigates how circular product design can facilitate automation remanufacturing processes. First, circular product design guidelines are discussed with regard to remanufacturing. Second, potential areas for automation at three remanufacturers of electric and electronic equipment are pinpointed. Finally, design guidelines are connected to the identified potential automation areas in each remanufacturing process and discussed together. According to our results, the main incentives for automating remanufacturing processes are mainly related to the work environment, efficiency and quality. In addition, several design guidelines can facilitate automated remanufacturing processes; for instance, the standardization of components, fasteners and remanufacturing tools across different models and brands can also facilitate automated remanufacturing, where products can easily and nondestructively be disassembled by a robot or a machine.

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Product Design for Automated Remanufacturing—A Case Study of Electric and Electronic Equipment in Sweden

2021

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“…In this context, OEMs can devote more resources to the factors discussed, leading to higher repairability scores by designing and adapting EEE products for remanufacturing. A previous study [36] introduced the Remanufacturing Information Feedback Framework (RIFF), a method for strategically planning and practically implementing feedback from remanufacturing to design departments. This resulted in a more efficient, faster, and cost-effective remanufacturing process.…”

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Revolutionizing Repairability of Industrial Electronics in Oil and Gas Sector: A Mathematical Model for the Index of Repairability (IOR) as a Novel Technique

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2023

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The oil and gas (O&G) field is the most sought-after industry in the Gulf Cooperation Countries (GCCs) and holds significant importance in the region’s economy. Therefore, this sector requires various industrial electrical, and electronics equipment (EEE) products to perform multiple tasks throughout the upstream, downstream, and midstream segments. However, as these EEE products approach their end of life (EoL), the sector faces the challenge of managing failed units. As a result, replacing or recycling failed EEE products can contribute to the growing problem of electronic waste (e-waste), which can have severe environmental consequences. In addition, while some EEE products can be repaired or remanufactured with low reliability, many others cannot be fixed due to various technical reasons. This paper’s primary goal is to propose a circular economy strategy and sustainable practices that promote the longevity of industrial EoL electronic products in the O&G sector through remanufacturing. We introduced and implemented a new mathematical score, the Index Of Repairability (IOR), which aims to assess the ease of EEE repairability in the O&G sector and improve their lifespan and durability based on four criteria: design, spare parts availability, software access, and documentation. This novel mathematical metric leverages the analytic hierarchy process (AHP) and set theory. Additionally, original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) can adopt and benefit from this innovative IOR by incorporating eco-design principles and designing more easily repairable industrial products for technicians, thereby reducing the negative impact of e-waste, enhancing stakeholder satisfaction, and minimizing downtime. Furthermore, governmental organizations can implement regulations and incentives to advocate for and mandate the use of the IOR by OEMs, ensuring that the electronics industry prioritizes repairability, remanufacturing, and sustainability.

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“…The purpose of remanufacture design is to make products and parts easier to reuse. The modular design of items is a critical technical issue in bringing this concept to life [62]. In fact, design for remanufacturing (Dfrem) includes all strategies, namely design for assembly, design for disassembly, design for recycling, design for modularity, and design for environment.…”

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A Qualitative and Quantitative Analysis of Remanufacturing Research

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The advancements in human lifestyle result in growth in daily demands of products, and accordingly, an increased rate of manufacturing. However, the resources on the planet Earth are limited, thus depleting day-by-day. More goods also contribute to more end-of-life (EOL) dumping or even before EOL in some cases. Therefore, an interest in remanufacturing has appeared, and it offers a solution that can solve or perhaps mitigate the risks of consuming more resources and increasing waste. Remanufacturing is a procedure of bringing used products to “like-new” functional status with a matching warranty. However, due to its relative novelty in terms of research field and industry, remanufacturing is poorly understood. People often mix it with other terms such as recycling, reconditioning, or repair. Therefore, in this research, the focus is on the remanufacturing systems’ definition, relevance, main phases, case studies, and solution methods proposed by various researchers. The word ‘remanufacturing’ is clearly described in this paper by differentiating it from alternative green manufacturing initiatives. Both qualitative and quantitative analysis of literature are performed. The quantitative analysis is conducted using a bibliometric method. For quantitative analysis, a systematic approach is utilized for research papers’ selection. The qualitative analysis has been carried out by discussing different aspects of remanufacturing and how the researchers are working on its different domains and phases. The review showed that researchers focused on some phases more as compared with others. Moreover, it is also revealed from the literature that the common solutions methods applied in this domain are optimization techniques. Future research directions are also identified and presented.

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Supporting design for remanufacturing - A framework for implementing information feedback from remanufacturing to product design

Cited by 49 publications

References 34 publications

Product Design for Automated Remanufacturing—A Case Study of Electric and Electronic Equipment in Sweden

Product Design for Automated Remanufacturing—A Case Study of Electric and Electronic Equipment in Sweden

Revolutionizing Repairability of Industrial Electronics in Oil and Gas Sector: A Mathematical Model for the Index of Repairability (IOR) as a Novel Technique

A Qualitative and Quantitative Analysis of Remanufacturing Research

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