Industrial De-manufacturing
This course explores how companies can apply de-manufacturing processes, such as disassembly, remanufacturing, and recycling, to manage end-of-life products in a way that aligns with sustainability goals and operational efficiency. As industries face increasing pressure from environmental regulations, material scarcity, and consumer demand for greener products, de-manufacturing offers a structured approach to recover components, reduce waste, and reintegrate materials into production cycles. By embedding de-manufacturing into their value chain, companies not only enhance resource efficiency but also build more adaptable, circular, and economically viable operations.
Audience/ Who should attend
- Engineers, designers, and operations managers in manufacturing
- Sustainability and ESG teams focused on circular economy goals
- Companies addressing EPR and EU regulations (e.g. Digital Product Passport)
- Firms working toward ISO 14001, ISO 9001, or similar standards
- Startups and SMEs building circular or recycling-based business models
- Supply chain and procurement professionals sourcing recovered materials
- Government agencies and public institutions developing waste management, sustainability, or circular economy policies
Course objectives
This course aims at helping both professionals and organizations address sustainability and operational challenges, offering practical and strategic insight into de-manufacturing.
- Understand core processes: disassembly, remanufacturing, recycling
- Learn to plan and optimize end-of-life product treatment
- Navigate key regulations like EPR and the Digital Product Passport
- Improve resource efficiency and reduce waste costs
- Align with ISO and circular economy goals
- Support sustainable product design and compliance initiatives
Course Outlines
Day 1: Understanding De-manufacturing and Circular Economy
- Introduce de-manufacturing and its role in circularity
- Explain key policies like EPR, DPP, and ESPR
- Discuss environmental and economic drivers for companies
- Show how circular models cut raw material dependency
Day 2: Disassembly as a Strategic Operation
- Present types of disassembly
- Explain disassembly planning
- Show how companies recover valuable components
- Link disassembly to savings, modularity, and serviceability
Day 3: Remanufacturing for Value and Performance
- Define remanufacturing and how it differs from recycling
- Explore quality standards, inspections, and economic factors
- Give examples from automotive and electronics industries
- Show revenue, cost savings, and lifecycle benefits
Day 4: Recycling Systems and Materials Recovery
- Introduce mechanical recycling processes
- Explain key technologies like eddy current and optical sorting
- Discuss process modeling and performance indicators
- Show how recycling cuts waste costs and supports circularity
Day 5: Designing and Integrating De-manufacturing Systems
- Cover system integration of disassembly, remanufacturing, and recycling
- Introduce digital tools, modeling methods, and system KPIs
- Implement de-manufacturing in operations or supply chains
- Discuss long-term business benefits and field trip
- Field trip
Course Outlines
Day 1: Understanding De-manufacturing and Circular Economy
Day 2: Disassembly as a Strategic Operation
- Introduce de-manufacturing and its role in circularity
- Explain key policies like EPR, DPP, and ESPR
- Discuss environmental and economic drivers for companies
- Show how circular models cut raw material dependency
- Present types of disassembly
- Explain disassembly planning
- Show how companies recover valuable components
- Link disassembly to savings, modularity, and serviceability
Day 3: Remanufacturing for Value and Performance
Day 4: Recycling Systems and Materials Recovery
- Define remanufacturing and how it differs from recycling
- Explore quality standards, inspections, and economic factors
- Give examples from automotive and electronics industries
- Show revenue, cost savings, and lifecycle benefits
- Introduce mechanical recycling processes
- Explain key technologies like eddy current and optical sorting
- Discuss process modeling and performance indicators
- Show how recycling cuts waste costs and supports circularity
Day 5: Designing and Integrating De-manufacturing Systems
- Cover system integration of disassembly, remanufacturing, and recycling
- Introduce digital tools, modeling methods, and system KPIs
- Implement de-manufacturing in operations or supply chains
- Discuss long-term business benefits and field trip
- Field trip
Note: The actual course delivery may not follow the exact order of the outlined topics and may place greater emphasis on certain areas based on participant needs and relevance.
De-manufacturing Practices, Stronger Brands
Applying de-manufacturing concepts helps companies build reliability and trust with customers, regulators, and stakeholders. Designing products for disassembly, enabling component reuse, and recovering valuable materials shows a strong commitment to sustainability and transparency. This enhances brand reputation, increases customer loyalty, and adds tangible value.
Certification
Upon completion of this course, participants will receive a certificate from Tourmaline Training, including digital verification for authenticity.
Languages: Arabic/ English
Locations: Milan (Italy), Roma (Italy), New York (USA), New Haven (USA), Boston (USA), Istanbul (Turkey), Online
Duration: 1 week
We provide full flexibility in selecting hosting locations and course schedules in line with your availability and preferences.
Contact us to schedule a meeting and discuss your specific requirements and expectations!