Incorporating design for remanufacturing in the early design stage: a design management perspective

Adopting design approaches that allow products to last multiple use-cycles supports European Commission objectives to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and reduce primary material impacts. Remanufacturing is an example of an appropriate circular strategy and it can be applied in a variety of industries that are intensive materials users....

TRL as a means for effective Innovation Project Performance Management

The aerospace industry often faces challenges with respect to managing innovation project performance, due to the interdependence of disciplines. The projects are often managed by means of Technology Readiness Level (TRL). However, the metrics are not available to overcome the challenge of delivering technology in time and within budget. In this...