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Abstract
The incorporation of new technologies and materials, as well as the rapid evolution of products, makes it necessary to guide the product design and development process from bio-inspired perspectives that promote a circular economy. Among the proposals based on a bio-inspired solution is the framework called the Genomic Model of Eco-innovation and Eco-design, which integrates the Cradle-to-Cradle paradigm, material and substance flow analysis, along with all aspects present in the life cycle analysis of products. In this work, innovation is carried out through the integration of genetic algorithms as a methodological tool for optimizing the modular product design in the definition of the genotype within the aforementioned framework. Through a systematic approach, it analyzes how the modular reconfiguration of products, based on circular design principles and genetic optimization, can contribute to a significant reduction in resource use and waste generation. The proposed methodology is applied to a practical case based on the redesign of a small household appliance, demonstrating its potential to facilitate the implementation of circular economy strategies in the early stages of the product design and development process for studying product modularity, with the aims of improving its design and reducing its impact.
Highlights
Modular Product Development UnderThe transition from a linear economy to a circular economy (CE) represents a paradigmatic shift in the way goods and products are designed, developed, produced, and consumed
This study illustrates the significant potential of integrating Genetic Algorithms (GAs) into the MGE2, emphasizing its role in advancing sustainable and efficient product design
The proposed methodology highlights a robust approach to modular design, effectively reducing environmental impact while aligning with principles of CE and sustainable product development
Summary
Modular Product Development UnderThe transition from a linear economy to a circular economy (CE) represents a paradigmatic shift in the way goods and products are designed, developed, produced, and consumed. The CE is a model that involves redesigning processes and products to maximize their lifespan, promoting and enabling repair, reuse, and recycling, while minimizing the demand for new resources and the generation of waste [13]. This model promotes economic efficiency and resilience, creating opportunities for innovation and sustainable growth [14]. By incorporating CE principles from the early stages of the PDDP, it is possible to create products with low environmental impact that are efficient and durable and easier to disassemble, repair, and recycle at the end of their lifecycle This approach can introduce improvements in product portfolio optimization and stakeholder management [17,18]. Circular product design strategies can be classified into the following: design to slow the loops, design to close the loops, design for bio-inspired loops, and design for bio-based loops [19]
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