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AUTHOR(S):

Olga Karakostopulo

 

TITLE

Concept for Recycling-Oriented Design in the Development of Cutting Machine Equipment

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ABSTRACT

Based on research on existing norms and regulations, scientific articles, industry practices, and the author’s personal experience as a designer, key concepts have been identified as essential for developing recycling-oriented design. Among these, material-specific recycling, modular product systems, and standardization stand out. The article presents a concept for developing fixtures in which, at each stage of product development, additional methods are applied alongside classical methods. These methods determine which specific analyses and actions need to be included in order to achieve a product that is recyclable and aligned with the principles of the circular economy.

KEYWORDS

recycling-oriented design, Circular Economy, EU regulations, material-specific recycling, specialized machines

 

Cite this paper

Olga Karakostopulo. (2026) Concept for Recycling-Oriented Design in the Development of Cutting Machine Equipment. International Journal of Mechanical Engineering, 11, 18-22

 

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