Design for active disassembly (DfAD): an outline for future research

Although active disassembly is an expanding research topic, no dedicated methodology for developing joining elements suitable for self-disassembling products has been described yet. Therefore, this paper presents a framework joining vital factors for developing new joining elements to be designed into self-disassembling products. The framework covers issues related to the authorisation level, the flexibility of product structures, the product functionality and the degree of restrictions during the design process.