New design platform allows engineers to think more sustainably
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RIT researchers developed PhoenixDFR, a software platform that helps engineers design products for remanufacturing and sustainability. The tool works as a web app and as plug-ins inside CAD software, where it flags design issues and suggests fixes. The team built the platform from industry data, site visits, and collaboration with manufacturers in several sectors. PhoenixDFR is still in beta, but it is already drawing interest from manufacturers and the team is exploring commercialization options.
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