Designing for Circularity Archives

Designing for Reuse, Repair, and Recycling: Using Data to Design Hardware for Circularity

As engineers, we are data-driven and always looking for ways to optimize product performance, reliability, and cost. This includes decisions that impact product circularity. Like any other product requirement, we rely on assessment tools that yield objective and quantifiable data to verify performance. At Synapse, we have adopted, adapted, and customized assessment tools for circular … Read more

Using Whole System Mapping to Design Hardware for Circularity

It can sometimes feel as though addressing sustainability issues is like playing whack-a-mole, with different issues becoming the latest ‘must do’ every month. For instance, you may consider using a new recycled material but if it has to be shipped around the world from its production location, the greenhouse gas emissions incurred from the transportation … Read more