𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐫𝐨𝐥𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐓𝐞𝐜𝐡𝐧𝐨𝐥𝐨𝐠𝐢𝐬𝐭 𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐂𝐢𝐫𝐜𝐮𝐥𝐚𝐫 𝐄𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐨𝐦𝐲

The course explores how sustainability can become an integral part of technologists´ work, starting from the introduction of ESG criteria and their strategic impact. It examines the responsibilities of product engineers in circular design, from material selection to design for efficiency, through end-of-life disassembly and the adoption of the “Digital Product Passport.” This is a practical opportunity to learn how to design sustainable solutions and to communicate effectively with other departments within the company.

The course provides an overview of the regulatory framework and then covers, among other things:
• the digital product passport,
• the role of technologists in the circular economy,
• different approaches and tools for new product development (DFMA),
• Methods of Design for Environment and Design for Automation,
• end-of-life analysis and possibilities for reuse, recycling or sustainable disposal