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Publication Research

Towards a framework for developing product/service systems

Research paper published in Proceedings of the 3rd CIRP International Conference on Industrial Product Service Systems. Abstract Increasingly, manufacturers become service providers rather than product providers. In this work, a framework based on industrial studies is suggested for developing product service system. The framework is represented by five life cycle phases where three actor categories views are represented. The framework...

  • May 6, 2011
Publication Research

Towards sustainability-driven innovation through product-service systems

Research paper published in Proceedings of the 3rd CIRP International Conference on Industrial Product Service Systems. Abstract Many current sustainability considerations in industry constrain design space by emphasizing reduced material and energy flows across product life cycles. However, there are also opportunities for sustainability awareness to extend design space and drive innovation. Product-service systems (PSS) in particular can be a...

  • May 6, 2011
Publication Research

Measuring innovation capability – Assessing collaborative performance in product-service system innovation

Research paper published in Proceedings of the 3rd CIRP International Conference on Industrial Product Service Systems. Abstract This paper reports on a qualitative study, carried out at a Swedish aero engine manufacturer. The study was initiated to explore key indicators related to innovation capability in a Product-Service System (PSS) context. Developing PSS changes the dynamics of collaboration, since the offering...

  • May 6, 2011
Assessing the value of sub-system technologies including life-cycle alternatives
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Assessing the value of sub-system technologies including life-cycle alternatives

Research paper published in Proceedings of the 18th CIRP International Conference on Life Cycle Engineering, Glocalized solutions for sustainability in manufacturing. Abstract Emerging from an industrial case study in the aerospace industry, the paper proposes an approach to evaluate sub-system technology concepts from a life cycle perspective.  The approach is composed by 5 main phases that aims to drive product designers...

  • May 4, 2011
Prof Larsson keynote at Automation 2011
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Prof Larsson keynote at Automation 2011

[2011-04-14] Tobias Larsson was invited keynote speaker at Automation 2011 in Malmö 13-14/4 2011. Prof Larsson held a talk on “Increase the value in swedish industry – How can the swedish production system be improved and what should we pick up from other environments. The importance of working with method development to improve value creation in industry to remain competitive...

  • April 23, 2011
Professor Larsson keynote at industrial fair
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Professor Larsson keynote at industrial fair

Tobias Larsson is invited keynote speaker at Automation 2011 in Malmö 13-14/4 2011.   14/4 kl 11.30 Tobias Larsson will talk about: “Increase the value in swedish industry” How can the swedish production system be improved and what should we pick up from other environments. The importance of working with method development to improve value creation in industry to remain competitive...

  • April 8, 2011
Prof Larsson guest speaker at PROTEUS research center meeting
Research

Prof Larsson guest speaker at PROTEUS research center meeting

[20110322] PROTEUS – PROduct/service-system Tools for Ensuring User-oriented Service, is an innovation consortium at Danmarks Tekniske Universitet (DTU) with the aim “to enable (before, during and after sales) service delivery to be effectively integrated into product development and business creation in the maritime industry“. The drivers behind the research center is that Danish shipbuilders and manufacturers of marine equipment have...

  • March 23, 2011
Participation in Aviation National Research Agenda addendum work
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Participation in Aviation National Research Agenda addendum work

[2011-03-17] Professor Tobias C. Larsson has been a member of the core team behind the 2010 release of an Aviation National Research Agenda (NRA Flyg 2010). NRA Flyg 2010 was the result of a unique collaboration where companies, academia and institutes – together with relevant governmental agencies – have aligned themselves with respect to the future of Swedish aeronautical research....

  • March 19, 2011
Product/Service System Extreme Innovation project course…
Education

Product/Service System Extreme Innovation project course…

Within the Master’s programme Sustainable Product/Service System Innovation (MSPI) we’re right now planning the project course PSS Extreme Innovation. We will put heavy focus on bringing in projects with true sustainability, innovation and renewal challenges from our partner companies in order to let our students deploy their skills in such a challenging environment as possible.

  • March 3, 2011
Finalized Project Research

SåNätt – Collaboration as Enabler for Light Weight Vehicles | 2011-2013

Objectives: SÅNÄTT is a collaborative project driven by the common goal of strengthening the competitiveness of the Swedish automotive industry through lightweight innovation. Academics, automotive suppliers and one vehicle manufacturer collaborated in the research and development of design concepts aimed to cost effectively reduce the weight of a classic family saloon by 20-40%. Increase supply chain collaboration to create new products...

  • January 30, 2011