The future of product development will require innovation on a

sustainable level.  Geochord's vision for this increasingly

important realm stretches from concept generation to production,

through the use phase, and finally to end-of-life.

 

This thinking extends into product-service-systems as well.

 

New Concept Development

• Dematerialization
• Shared use of the product
• Integration of functions
• Functional optimization of product (components)

Product Component Level

1) Selection of low-impact materials

• Cleaner materials
• Renewable materials
• Lower energy content materials
• Recycled materials
• Recyclable materials

2) Reduction in materials usage

• Reduction in weight
• Reduction in (transport) volume

Product Structure Level

3) Optimization of Production Techniques

• Alternative production techiques
• Fewer production steps
• Lower / Cleaner energy consumption
• Less production waste
• Fewer / Cleaner production consumable

4) Optimization of Distribution system

• Less / Cleaner / resuable packaging
• Energy-efficient transport mode
• Energy-efficient transport logistics

5) Reduction of impact during use

• Lower energy consumption
• Cleaner energy source
• Fewer consumables needed
• Cleaner consumables
• No waste of energy / consumables

Product System Level

6) Optimization of initial lifetime

• Reliability and durability
• Easier maintenance and repair
• Modular product structure
• Classic design
• Strong product-user relationship

7) Optimization of end-of-life system

• Re-use of product
• Re-manufacturing / refurbishing
• Recycling of materials
• Safer incineration
• Fewer / Cleaner production consumables

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