Research topic 161 / 200

Products are difficult to disassemble and sort by material

Different materials are joined together, requiring complex disassembly for subsequent processing.

Research area: Sustainable design and circular useProblem identification → Design validation → Implementation

Three-step solution method

  1. Map parts, connections and material composition to identify barriers to disassembly.
  2. Work with relevant teams on separable structures and clear material labeling.
  3. Use teardown prototypes to record tools, steps and how cleanly parts separate.

Key Deliverables

  • Material composition diagram
  • Disassembly concept
  • Teardown log

Verification Approach

Compare disassembly steps, separation completeness and material identification.

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Around this topic, we connect needs research, product form, visual identity, and user flows; organizing design decisions through prototypes and task evidence, then integrating with engineering, operations, and service teams for delivery.

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