Essays about: "electrolux"
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1. Design principles for Product-Service Systems : Using a washing machine as an example
University essay from KTH/Skolan för industriell teknik och management (ITM)Abstract : Product-Service Systems (PSS) represents an emerging paradigm in which products and services are integrated to provide enhanced value to customers. By focusing on the specific context of a washing machine, this project explored the opportunities and challenges associated with designing for PSS. READ MORE
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2. The implementation of Intra-organizational & Inter-organizational learning in sustainability-focused organization
University essay from Södertörns högskola/FöretagsekonomiAbstract : The growing increase in the scarcity of resources, along with the effect of businesses on climate change and the risk of next generation resources stability, has made sustainable development a main concern in business and a challenge of our time. The business sector is paying more attention to the sustainable development agenda, and a growing number of initiatives have beenimplemented to address it. READ MORE
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3. Design for repair as a circular Eco-Design approach: Methodological approaches and a case study on a vacuum cleaner
University essay from KTH/Maskinkonstruktion (Inst.)Abstract : One of the strategies for the transition towards more sustainable industries and a circular economy is to extend the lifetime of products by promoting their repair. In order to allow for repair and to make it more feasible, this should already be considered in the development process of the product. READ MORE
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4. To Create the Perfect Self-Repair Experience for an Induction Hob
University essay from KTH/Maskinkonstruktion (Inst.)Abstract : This project was performed in collaboration with Electrolux and takes off in the transition towards a circular economy where products are considered to have multiple life cycles and need to be designed to be able to cycle longer through maintenance and repair. Electronics are rarely designed to fit into circularity thus an induction hob was chosen to show this principle. READ MORE
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5. Design for prolonged service lifetime : A case study of built-in ovens implementing emotionally durable design in practice
University essay from KTH/Skolan för industriell teknik och management (ITM)Abstract : The taxonomy of sustainable design covers a multitude of strategies targeting different aspects of product design, one of which is product longevity. Efforts within this field have mainly been focusing on extending the technical lifetime of products, whereas the issue of products being discarded before technical malfunction have received less attention. READ MORE