Title: EcoDesign am Beispiel eines Staubsaugers
Authors: Herr Dr. Kern - Dr. Kern GmbH, Nürnberg
Keywords: Vermeidung von Abfällen, Wiederverwertung, Stoffliches Recycling
Abstract:
The goal of this IPP-project is basically to show the technological and commercial potential of a strict consideration of the principles of environmentally-friendly design by means of a model vaccum household cleaner as working technology demonstrator of a product area, which is particularly known for its stiff price competition.
The project was terminated end of 2001 as planned. The results were presented to the public in Nuremberg (2001), Munic and Berlin, Germany, and in Osaka, Japan, in 2002.
According to the project goals quite a number of innovations and patent applications were achieved in the field of electronically controlled high speed motors with permanent magnets, fans, silencer and a new vaccum cleaner design concept, which further advantages. Key factors of success include a clear understanding of the basics of eco-design, ambitious project goals and a highly motivated team that commands the technological know-how, if required supported by a coach with profound experience in the development of the organizational culture of innovative teams.
The design principles, realization method and other practical results are applicable to a very wide range of different products. However, to achieve the best benefits possible, the development efforts may not be restricted to eco-design principles and technology, but also include with the same importance the organizational understanding of how manufacturers and their suppliers work together and share the benefits of their cooperation. In practice, this maye even be the most difficult part of it.
There is no direct follow-up project, but the technological know-how of the project is utilized in a number of product ranges.
Authors: Herr Dr. Kern - Dr. Kern GmbH, Nürnberg
Keywords: Vermeidung von Abfällen, Wiederverwertung, Stoffliches Recycling
Abstract:
The goal of this IPP-project is basically to show the technological and commercial potential of a strict consideration of the principles of environmentally-friendly design by means of a model vaccum household cleaner as working technology demonstrator of a product area, which is particularly known for its stiff price competition.
The project was terminated end of 2001 as planned. The results were presented to the public in Nuremberg (2001), Munic and Berlin, Germany, and in Osaka, Japan, in 2002.
According to the project goals quite a number of innovations and patent applications were achieved in the field of electronically controlled high speed motors with permanent magnets, fans, silencer and a new vaccum cleaner design concept, which further advantages. Key factors of success include a clear understanding of the basics of eco-design, ambitious project goals and a highly motivated team that commands the technological know-how, if required supported by a coach with profound experience in the development of the organizational culture of innovative teams.
The design principles, realization method and other practical results are applicable to a very wide range of different products. However, to achieve the best benefits possible, the development efforts may not be restricted to eco-design principles and technology, but also include with the same importance the organizational understanding of how manufacturers and their suppliers work together and share the benefits of their cooperation. In practice, this maye even be the most difficult part of it.
There is no direct follow-up project, but the technological know-how of the project is utilized in a number of product ranges.
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