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Circularity in product engineering – towards a forward-looking approach across product generations

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  16 May 2024

Albert Albers ,
Leonard Tusch ,
Michael Jäckle ,
Moritz Seidler  and
Christoph Kempf
Albert Albers
Affiliation:
Karlsruhe Institute of Technology, Germany
Leonard Tusch*
Affiliation:
Karlsruhe Institute of Technology, Germany
Michael Jäckle
Affiliation:
Karlsruhe Institute of Technology, Germany
Moritz Seidler
Affiliation:
Karlsruhe Institute of Technology, Germany
Christoph Kempf
Affiliation:
Karlsruhe Institute of Technology, Germany
*
tusch@kit.edu

Abstract

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To enable a truly circular economy in product engineering, the development of products in generations must be considered. Thus, we strive to enable a forward-looking circularity approach, proposing the integration of system generation engineering (SGE) with circular economy principles. By analysing the qualitative interrelations among product generations driven by distinct value preservation strategies on various value creation tiers ("R-strategies"), we extend prior SGE research to advance model theory and support practical application of circular product engineering.

Keywords

product developmentcircular economysustainable designsystem generation engineeringdesign models

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Design Theory and Research Methods
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Proceedings of the Design Society , Volume 4: DESIGN 2024 , May 2024 , pp. 1 - 12
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