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Effects of design decisions on sustainability in product development: a case study for machine tools

Krause, Artur (1); Schneider, Yasin (2); Karaca, Mehmet (2); Wagenmann, Steffen (3); Albers, Albert (3); Bursac, Nikola (1)

Type:
Papers
DS 145: Proceedings of the DESIGN2026 19th International Design Conference
Year:
2026
Editor:
Štorga, M.; Škec, S.; Martinec, T.; Marjanović, D.; Pavković, N.
Author:
Krause, Artur (1); Schneider, Yasin (2); Karaca, Mehmet (2); Wagenmann, Steffen (3); Albers, Albert (3); Bursac, Nikola (1)
Series:
DESIGN
Institution:
1: ISEM - Institute for Smart Engineering and Machine Elements, Hamburg University of Technology, Germany; 2: TRUMPF SE + Co. KG, Germany; 3: Karlsruhe Institute of Technology, Germany
Page(s):
1341-1350
DOI number:
10.1017/pds.2026.10492
ISSN:
2732-527X (Online)
Abstract:
This study examines how product development activities influence the environmental sustainability of complex mechatronic systems using a 2D-flatbed laser cutting system as a case study. Three levels are identified, the machine, operation and part level, at which design changes can affect environmental sustainability during machine operation. Utilizing operational machine data, nine design changes are derived indicating that ~36% of the environmental impact in the use phase can be reduced through technical design solutions, enabling EcoDesign principles supported by data-driven approaches.
Keywords:
data-driven sustainability, product development, life cycle assessment (LCA), sustainable design
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