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Manufacturing and energy consumption

In the manufacturing phase the product will be manufactured from the raw materials (f. ex. sheet metal, plastic granule) by means of specific processes (f. ex. punching, die casting). This stage also requires adequate operating material such as machine tools, automatic assembly machines, transportation systems etc. Operating these supplements requires energy and auxiliary materials like cooling or agents and lubricant.

Selected results from the Austrian research program "Factory of Tomorrow"

Production with Solar Energy The usage of solar energy in the industry sector is a milestone for the sustainable development our society.
Eco-Friendly Impregnation of Electrical Machines Windings of rotating machines or electrical generators are impregnated with resin.The new developed technology results in quick heating of stator leading to fast gelling of the resin, which implies low emission.

Renewable energies and energy consumption

Solstice The site for energy efficiency, renewable energy, and sustainable technology information and connections. Internet service of the Center for Renewable Energy and Sustainable Technology (CREST).
Institute of Energy Research Using energy wisely - both on a small and large scale - is the key focus of the Institute of Energy Research (Joanneum Research).
Environmental Resources and Their Management UNIDO publications
Oregon Office of Energy Information about wind energy.
Center of Excellence for Sustainable Development Concepts of community-energy.

Software tools

Design for Manufacture and Assembly DFMA software (Boothroyd Dewhurst, Inc.) is a combination of two complementary tools: Design for Assembly (DFA) and Design for Manufacture (DFM).