Enhancing Engineering Design: Eco-Design Methods and Tools for Sustainable Development
This document presents insights from a workshop facilitated by Dr. Thumrongrut Mungcharoen at MTEC, featuring key members from various industries. It explores current design methods, tools, and the evolving requirements for sustainable engineering design, especially regarding eco-design practices. The discussion highlights the demand from customers for no hazardous substances, competencies in eco-design, training needs, and various eco-design tools like FMEA and Environmental Risk Assessments. These findings will aid designers in adapting to environmental challenges while meeting client expectations.
Enhancing Engineering Design: Eco-Design Methods and Tools for Sustainable Development
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Facilitator: Dr.Thumrongrut Mungcharoen (MTEC) Members: 1. Mr. Narumit (Millenium Microtech) 2. Mr. Terasart (Direct Organizing Supply) 3. Dr. Sate (Chiangmai University) 4. Mr. Surus (EEI) Secretary: Mr. Akadate (Kasetsart University) Group 1 Engineering design:Technical Aspects
1. What is the existing utilization of design methods and tools? • From customer requirements • Software tools such as “Engineering Pro”, “CAD/CAM”, others • Drawing by hand… • No specific predefined methods and tools
2. What general requirements and desires do engineering designers have for their methods and tools? • Customers from USA (esp. California) require“No Hazardous Substances”… specify both ROHS and carcinogen substances (since 2004) • Companies provide lists of materials conforming to the requirement ask for customers acceptance • New customers: purchase scraps (containing precious metals.. Such as gold
3. What is the general competence of engineering designers in Eco-design and environmental-related issues? • Can be classified into 3 levels 1. Aware and Ready (but to comply: may increase cost) 2. Aware but not ready 3. Not aware • Product + Packaging
4. What are engineering designers’ need for eco-design based on their experience? • Please seethe survey results by MTEC Source of news/ information/ knowledge/ assistance (83.5%) Training Course (49.5%) Forum for exchanging news / information/ knowledge/ opinions (43.7%) Financial Support (26.2%) Etc.
5. What type of Eco-design methods and tools are utilized? • FMEA • Quality control system • Environmental Risk Assessment (ERA) • CARs (Corrective Action Report: ISO 9000, ISO 14000) • 3’R (reduce/reuse/recycle), Cleaner Technology • Other tools introduced during the training under “Green Camp project”: QFDE, LCA, DFE Checklists, EcoStrategy wheel, ….
