Global Sustainable Development and Technological Innovations - Experiences from Lead-free Transition -

Author

Griese, Hansjoerg ; Stobbe, Lutz ; Mueller, Jutta ; Deubzer, Otmar ; Middendorf, Andreas

Author_Institution

Fraunhofer IZM, Gustav-Meyer-Allee 25, 13355 Berlin, Germany, Fax: +49 30 46403-131; Tel.: +49 30 46403-130, griese@izm.fraunhofer.de

fYear

2005

Firstpage

752

Lastpage

759

Abstract

The objective of this paper is a comprehensive discussion of the global "sustainability" concept with regards to technological innovations in the electronics industry. It is intended to analyze future requirements for technological development on a theoretical level. With the WEEE/RoHS in the implementation phase and the EuP-Directive on the horizon some specific business challenges are examined. We will use the experiences from the lead-free transition process as an benchmark to show the difficulties for companies conforming to new legislation. Reflecting these industrial experiences and theoretical findings we have formulated strategies which will support the sustainable development of technological innovations and their application.

Keywords

Eco-design; EuP-Directive; Sustainable Development; Technology Strategies; WEEE/RoHS-Directive; Business; Companies; Electronic waste; Electronics industry; Environmentally friendly manufacturing techniques; Legislation; Product design; Research and development; Sustainable development; Technological innovation; Eco-design; EuP-Directive; Sustainable Development; Technology Strategies; WEEE/RoHS-Directive;

fLanguage

English

Publisher

ieee

Conference_Titel

Environmentally Conscious Design and Inverse Manufacturing, 2005. Eco Design 2005. Fourth International Symposium on

Print_ISBN

1-4244-0081-3

Type

conf

DOI

10.1109/ECODIM.2005.1619341

Filename

1619341