Df X
GaBi DfX GaBi DfX. For compliance and sustainable product design.
DESIGN FOR…
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…Compliance
…Recycling
…Disassembly
…Environment
ga b i d f x – f o r c o m p l i a n c e a n d s u sta i n a b l e p r o d u c t d e s i g n
design for compliance – dfc
d e s i g n f o r d i s a s s e m b ly – dfd
design for environment – dfe
GaBi DfX is the professional software for compliance and sustainable product development with a view to the end of life phase. If you want to consider different regulations during product design, such as the EU Directives for end-of-life-vehicles, for waste electrical and electronic equipment, energy using products or for the restriction of hazardous substances, then GaBi DfX is your tool. Of course GaBi DfX is compatible with GaBi 4 LCA models.
Supports compliance with directives and laws:
Supports analyses of disassembly processes:
• RoHS – Restriction of Hazardous Substances • EU Directive on End-of-Life Vehicles (2000/53/EC) • Road vehicles recyclability and recoverability (ISO 22628) • WEEE – Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (2002/96/EC and Amendment 2003/108/EC)
• Modelling of assembly sequences and joining techniques • Descriptions of disassembly sequencing • Definitions of disassembly precedence • Calculation of disassembly costs and duration • Creation of IDIS reports
Extensive functions for transparently analysing a product’s life cycle:
d e s i g n f o r r e c y c l i n g – dfr
a cc e l e r at e d ata i n p u t
With GaBi DfX you can…
Supports recycling-orientated product design with:
• act on to the requirements of directives, laws and clients • ensure your enterprise’s cost effectiveness • use one, transparent product model for all life cycle considerations • economically manage product-relevant data and models with a single tool
• Descriptions and classifications of materials (for VDA 231-106 or ISO 22628) • Descriptions of the recoverability processes • Calculations of road vehicles’ recyclability and recoverability (ISO 22628) • Determination of recycling quotas according to material-specific recycling efficiencies • Comparisons of end-of-life scenarios
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Client Statement Volkswagen AG is using the GaBi software since 1996. Over the years GaBi has become a core tool for product- and process related environmental activities at Volkswagen. Linked to the company’s IT systems, GaBi provides the VW experts with detailed data for strategic decisions. Two reasons make GaBi extremely useful for Volkswagen in its successful environmental product development and risk management: The complete functionality of the software itself and the high flexibility of PE INTERNATIONAL’s experts to continuously develop customer specific solutions.« Volkswagen AG, Dr. Stephan Krinke
Bill of Materials (BOM)
• Modelling and presentation of the product structure • Classification of the material composition • Calculation of scenarios and alternatives • Identification of optimisation potentials • Conduction of Life Cycle Assessment
Import product information directly from your Bill of Materials • Huge reductions in the time and manpower needed for LCAs of complex products • Standard import files are supported (.txt or .csv), or client-specific import interfaces can be customised upon demand • Automatic matching of product materials and manufacturing processes with GaBi database inventories • Customising your own matching lists for future use
Part material from BOM Manufacturing process from BOM Matching with GaBi dataset
Product tree GaBi DfX
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GaBi DfX is a product of:
Sustainability, from consulting to software. Sustainability awareness is the road to long-term corporate operation and a vibrant environment. PE INTERNATIONAL has been steadily guiding companies all over the world along this road since 1989. Today, PE INTERNATIONAL is the international market leader in strategic consultancy, software solutions and extensive services in the field of sustainability. Serving market leaders around the world, PE has offices in Stuttgart, Vienna, Copenhagen, Manchester, Tokyo, Taipei, Perth, Boston and Kuala Lumpur. PE INTERNATIONAL provides conscientious companies with cutting-edge tools, in-depth knowledge and an unparalleled spectrum of experience in making both corporate operations and products more sustainable. Applied methods include implementing management systems, developing sustainability indicators, life cycle assessment (LCA), carbon footprint, design for environment and environmental product declarations, technology benchmarking, or eco-efficiency analysis and emissions management. Moreover, PE INTERNATIONAL offers two leading software solutions, with the GaBi software for product sustainability and the SoFi software for corporate sustainability. Over 500 companies and institutes worldwide put their trust in PE INTERNATIONAL’s consultancy and software, including market and branch leaders such as Alcan, Allianz, Bayer, Daimler, Deutsche Post/DHL, Rockwool, Siemens, Toyota, ThyssenKrupp and Volkswagen.
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