Node: Design for Re-X – REMADE Institute

Design for Re-X Introductory Fundamentals

This short course provides a brief introduction to the fundamentals of Design for Re-X. The motivating factors for Design for Re-X are described, and the four steps of the traditional engineering design process are articulated, including generating alternatives, estimating outcomes, making tradeoff decisions (often under uncertainty) and identifying the best design. Re-X processes are defined, particularly remanufacturing and recycling. The additional considerations Re-X brings to the four design steps are described.

Design for Re-X Fundamentals

This webinar will provide an introduction to the fundamentals of Design for Re-X. Product recycling, remanufacturing and reuse (Re-X) can be very difficult, both technically and economically. Duration: 53 minutes.

Design Capture & Design for Remanufacturing

Discussions in this short course focus on how each technology areas fits within the remanufacturing process and why it is critical to successful remanufacturing. Awareness Level. Duration: 1 hour 24 minutes.

Product Design Considerations for Plastic Recycling

This short course provides a brief introduction to product design considerations for plastic recycling. The design of plastic products can have a significant impact on the sustainability of the plastics industry. This course will cover plastic recycling and sustainability, the role that designers have within this space and guidelines for designing for recyclability. Duration: 1 hour 11 minutes

Solar Modules End-of-Life: Challenges & Opportunities

In this webinar, Dr. Paul Leu will present an overview of the photovoltaic (PV) module end-of-life management with an emphasis on recycling. Duration: 58 min

Data-Driven Design for Remanufacturing of High-Value Components in Industrial and Agricultural Equipment

In this REMADE project webinar, discover how important the design process can be for reman of industrial and agricultural equipment. Duration: 49 minutes

Design for Reman – Real World Challenges and Opportunities

During the hour-long webinar, we’ll discuss the challenges of designing for remanufacturing, the importance of making reman a design consideration and examples of successes with designing remanufacturing for multiple life cycles.