Sustainability is a current trend topic for many mechanical engineering companies. At EUTECT GmbH, however, it has been an integral part of the company and product strategy for years. The Cradle-to-cradle principle (C2C) goes far beyond a mere environmental label. It describes a well thought-out, economically sensible and future-orientated Design conceptwhich creates tangible added value for both manufacturers and users.
For years, the Swabian special-purpose machine manufacturer has been pursuing the development of its selective soldering systems a consistently unconventional approach. At the centre of this philosophy is the idea that selective soldering systems should not be regarded as scrap metal at the end of their useful life, but as a valuable resource for new applications. Thanks to the modular structure of its systems, EUTECT can take back, refurbish and reuse used systems in a targeted manner, in the spirit of a functional reuse. This preserves the value of intellectual and material achievements, including complex soldering processes.
EUTECT has been pursuing this approach for around 5 years. Although the Cradle-to-cradle principle is not really known in the mechanical engineering sector, customers have quickly understood its added value. Existing customers are now proactively contacting us and offering decommissioned EUTECT systems. As a result, some systems found their way back to Dusslingen, where they were dismantled and refurbished in parts before being delivered for new tasks and customers.
For customers, this approach means a significant increase in cost-effectiveness and flexibility. Machines no longer necessarily have to be purchased; they can also be made available as rental or leasing models, for example for prototyping, pre-series production or as test systems in the in-house technical centre. This reduces investment risks, speeds up project launches and shortens delivery times, both for complete systems and for individual soldering modules that are available directly from stock. If a module requires maintenance, a refurbished replacement module can be provided at short notice, with the same performance but without delay.
The concept also pays off economically.
"It is often assumed that cradle-to-cradle solutions are more expensive. In fact, they are around 20 per cent cheaper on average."
The targeted use of durable materials and components reduces procurement costs while increasing the service life of the systems.
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