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Design for Deconstruction

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2024-11-20

Why is it so easy for the robot to remove the damaged part and why is this important to achieve a high level of resource efficiency? The robot's ease in removing the damaged part is due to the fact that the car is designed for easy deconstruction. Only what is broken is replaced, everything else in used as long as possible. This approach is a crucial step towards a more sustainable future the complexity of the design of today's vehicles usually makes it difficult to repair them economically. As a result, cars that still contain perfectly functional components are scrapped. Designing complex products for deconstruction makes it easy to remove and replace only the damaged parts. This efficient repair and refurbishing process reduces the demand for new parts, saves energy, and shrinks our reliance on virgin materials. At BASF Coatings, we're contributing to this shift by focusing on coatings that facilitate quick and easy refurbishment of parts. New business models help to make the most of this. By leasing vehicles, manufacturers retain ownership and have an interest in keeping the products running with minimal additional resources. Let's continue to innovate and contribute to a future where growth is decoupled from resource consumption.

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