Topics on sustainable manufacturing, and, use of environmentally friendly treatment and
resource recovery are currently very important issues for governments and industries
worldwide. Environmental regulations for technical products currently focus on recycling
ratios and prohibition of toxic materials. The concept of creating more use-productivity
(the output of a product in relation to the materials, labor, etc.) with less resource
consumption has considerable potential to a sustainable society. Sustainability in
manufacturing can be defined as the application of scientific and technical knowledge to
satisfy human needs in different societal frames without compromising the ability of
future generations to meet their own needs. Hence, the objective of this thesis is to
identify a research and development plan for sustainable manufacturing focusing on
enhancing use-productivity.
Core research fields are identified, and finally their technology road maps are developed.
Environmental Sustainability is an increasingly common theme in the business and trade
press, at conferences, and in everyday conversation. Sustainable manufacturing practices
are just as important as using sustainable materials. Any sustainable manufacturing
process begins at the very first starting point: design. The product should be designed in
such a way that makes it efficient, user friendly, durable and easily recycled. The
manufacturing process should employ a renewable energy source. This thesis describes
approaches, practices, green tools, and road map for sustainable manufacturing.
