How do designers meet regulatory requirements and consumer preferences for sustainable design? Vince and Allison delve into design practices that comply with standards like RoHS and Reach.

Complying with Sustainable Design Requirements

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Vince and Allison report on important examples of biology in design, from birds in flight to a new car whose shape was inspired by a box fish.

Biomimicry. When Nature Inspires Design

Since the 1970 factories have become ever more automated. In this episode Allison and Vince look at current trends in factory automation and show how networked facilities are changing the landscape of manufacturing.

The Future of Factory Automation

Complex supply chains can lead to unwanted or prohibited materials in your product. In this episode, Vince and Allison review how product design teams can meet regulatory and company goals for complex global products.

Materials Control in Complex Products

2025 CAFE standards are forcing auto designers to upgrade existing technology. The internal combustion engine can become a lot more efficient, but it will take a lot of intensely collaborative design work. In this episode, Allison and Vince cover some of these opportunities.

Designing for Emission Control

People don’t always sit up straight, especially when using portable electronics. New designs show smart engineering.

Complying with Sustainable Design Requirements

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