Integrated strategy for sustainable product development

The implementation of sustainable methodologies can contribute for the implementation of more ecological manufacturing practices. It is essential to develop systems and processes aiming at product reuse and recycling. A computational tool, based on eco-design principles, was developed supporting more sustainable decisions for the conceptual design phase of a project. This tool allows designers to investigate the best product life-cycle solutions, as well to integrate the product's physical data with the CAD model. This work presents the life cycle assessment of a product through the developed system, including its dismantle, the 3D digitalization using a reverse engineering technology and the analysis of the redesigned model.