Design for Sustainability an introduction
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Design for Sustainability has become a Hot Topic of discussion today. Strategists, Policy makers, Educationists, Industrialists, all talk about it at the moment.
However, when I was talking to some product design engineers, I found that they are not very keen on sustainable design or environmental impact. This will have to change because they are the key people who can make it happen.
As product designers they have their freedom and authority to decide on their designs that meets the desired function of the product. Product designers have many reasons to justify their decisions on the product design and sometimes they push hard to implement their ideas. As long as it is economically viable, the product designers’ authority on deciding the material and manufacturing process is not questioned in their company or organization.
Some engineers have questions and thoughts like these…
SolidWorks SustainabilityXpress Released
We are pleased to announce that SolidWorks SustainabilityXpress has been launched on SolidWorks Labs (labs.solidworks.com) and is compatible with SolidWorks 2009 only.
The SolidWorks Sustainability product line allow you to understand and improve the environmental impact of your designs through product lifecycle assessment (LCA), which looks at everything that happens in the production, use, and final disposal of the product.
Includes calculation of carbon footprint, total energy consumed, effect on air and effect on water. Real-time feedback with Environmental Impact Dashboard, handy find Similar Material tool and customizable reports.
SolidWorks SustainabilityXpress will be included in every seat of SolidWorks 2010, so the launch on Labs is a great opportunity for you to get a sneak peek!
SustainabilityXpress is now available for download >>
PS: I have been told that a 64-bit version should be coming in the next few weeks...
Below, a video of Rich Chin, Director of Product Innovation, giving a sneak peek of SolidWorks Sustainability Xpress.
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Clement Donzel
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