Hard-to-plan demand makes sharing models less suitable when customers require reliability, availability and operational certainty.
Hard-to-plan demand; sharing is possible but not yet desirable Read More »
Extending component lifetimes keeps products functioning longer and preserves embedded material, labour and production value.
Extending component lifetimes keeps the product functioning longer Read More »
Industrial food processors remain useful as the food system changes incrementally, supporting lifetime extension and component adaptation.
The food system changes incrementally, so machines are not suddenly written off Read More »
Radar systems may be modular yet offer limited circular opportunities because use context, technical complexity and recovery options also matter.
Fairly modular, with relatively low circularity opportunities Read More »
Replacing components increases circular potential by keeping the main product, its materials and its functions in use.
Replacing components increases circular potential Read More »
Predictable demand makes maintenance, spare parts, replacement and circular service models easier to organise.
A modular structure enables components to be repaired, replaced or upgraded without discarding the entire product.
Modular structure; component maintenance is common Read More »
Refurbishment in social workshops keeps product value and complexity intact
