ABSTRACT
Circular Economy (CE) means that resources should be kept in use when a product reaches its End-of-Use so they can be reused several times to create further value for the product’s next users. An important starting point with CE is the design of products and manufacturing processes. Products can be designed to be used longer, repaired, upgraded, remanufactured or eventually recycled, instead of being thrown away. With product remanufacturing, the geometrical form of the product is retained and its associated economic value is preserved. Having products designed for several use periods including remanufacturing extends the use-time of products.
