Planned obsolescence – today’s engineerind dilemma

• Autorzy: Sakiewicz P. , Nowosielski R. , Pilarczyk W. , Cesarz K.
• Języki publikacji: EN

Abstrakty

EN

Planned obsolescence (PO) is a policy of planning, designing and manufacturing products with limited serviceable life. It has become an indispensable companion for today's economy, causing a lot of ethical and ecological controversy and stands in opposition to the strategy of sustainable development. The article presents environmental hazards resulting from the application of this strategy, draws attention to the widespread use of PO, with particular focus at the electronics industry. The range of activities and procedures used in the design and manufacture of products resulting from planned obsolescence was described. It was found that this strategy determinates the way of future business, obliging the engineers to design and produce goods according to planned obsolescence guidelines. This strategy brings profits to corporation, not paying attention to consumers and the environment.

Słowa kluczowe

EN

strategy of sustainable development; electronics industry; operational wear

PL

strategia zrównoważonego rozwoju; przemysł elektroniczny; zużycie eksploatacyjne

• Wydawca: Instytut Automatyzacji Procesów Technologicznych i Zintegrowanych Systemów Wytwarzania Politechniki Śląskiej
• Czasopismo: Selected Engineering Problems
• Rocznik: 2012
• Tom: nr 3
• Strony: 185--188

Twórcy

autor

Sakiewicz P.

• Institute of Engineering Materials and Biomaterials, Faculty of Mechanical Engineering, Silesian University of Technology, Gliwice, Poland

autor

Nowosielski R.

• Institute of Engineering Materials and Biomaterials, Faculty of Mechanical Engineering, Silesian University of Technology, Gliwice, Poland

autor

Pilarczyk W.

• Institute of Engineering Materials and Biomaterials, Faculty of Mechanical Engineering, Silesian University of Technology, Gliwice, Poland

autor

Cesarz K.

• Institute of Engineering Materials and Biomaterials, Faculty of Mechanical Engineering, Silesian University of Technology, Gliwice, Poland

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