Product production ecosystems for the reuse of modules in the extended product life cycle

This paper examines the circularity of products across different product types. The focus is on short circulation paths such as remanufacturing and refurbishing, which offer the greatest value retention. To achieve this, products must have a modular design so that modules can be easily dismantled and reused via standardized interfaces. Sensors are required to record service life-relevant influences and digital module twins to store this data. Other topics include the requirements for modular products for efficient, highly automated disassembly and reassembly as well as the automated configuration of new products from modules with a defined remaining service life.

Subjects

Modular product development

Sustainability

Circular Economy

Adaptive Production

Reuse

DDC Class

338: Production

330: Economics

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Product production ecosystems for the reuse of modules in the extended product life cycle