Briefing 2024

The initial situation

The growing concern about the increase in carbon emissions and the resulting global warming requires action in all sectors. The electronics industry is a significant contributor to greenhouse gas emissions.

The available tools usually offer simple and inaccurate carbon footprint calculations due to a lack of information, because electronic devices are usually complex, consist of a large number of components and the data on these devices is often incomplete or difficult to access. In addition, there are inconsistencies in the methods used to calculate carbon emissions.

Our challenge

We invite you to join us in the "Sparkling Science" program supported by the Federal Ministry of Education, Research and Science and the OEAD in the "Recycling Heroes" project to tinker with innovative future models that will help us improve the current situation. The project focuses on calculating the carbon footprint of electronic devices and participants are invited to consider new methods, product designs or production processes to reduce it.

Here are some ideas on what could be developed:

  • An app or website that makes it possible to calculate the carbon footprint of electronic devices from production and use to disposal – i.e. over the entire life cycle of the device. The aim would be to create a user-friendly tool that raises awareness and encourages consumers to make more sustainable choices.

  • An app that allows users to calculate their personal carbon footprint based on the specific electronic devices they own and how they use them. The app could ask questions about usage habits, device types and energy sources to provide a customized carbon footprint estimate.

  • A feature within the app that allows users to compare the carbon footprint of different electronic products before purchasing. This could be based on data collected from manufacturers, independent audits or user reviews to enable an informed decision.

  • An app that helps users to set and track targets for reducing their carbon footprint. This could be supported by suggestions for more efficient usage patterns, reminders to switch off devices or tips for saving energy.

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Contact

Wilfried Lepuschitz, CEO, bee produced GmbH

Munir Merdan, CSO, bee produced GmbH

 

About us

Bee produceD

bee produced is a Vienna-based software company that is launching the first B2B online marketplace for electronics manufacturing in Europe. Companies that develop electronic products can use it to quickly and easily find suitable electronics manufacturers in their vicinity who can professionally assemble the printed circuit boards (PCBs) they need. The marketplace helps users to precisely specify their production requirements through automated data recognition and helpful tips, and offers them the opportunity to exchange all further details directly with the suggested manufacturers via an integrated collaboration tool.

The intelligent matching system saves users an immense amount of work and time. Clearly structured data, automatic versioning and a team chat, which keeps everyone involved on the same level of knowledge, avoid costly misunderstandings. The shortening of delivery routes and suggestion of nearby manufacturers reduces the environmental impact and contributes to increasing local value creation. All in all, an intelligent software solution from Austria that takes European electronics production to the next level.

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ACIN of TU Wien

The Automation and Control Institute (ACIN) belongs to the Faculty of Electrical Engineering and Information Technology, TU Wien. With more than 70 employees, the institute does basic research, solves challenging practical problems in a number of cooperative projects with industry, develops innovations, and gives the students a profound research-oriented teaching in systems theory, automation and control. The institute is divided into the research areas advanced mechatronic systems and complex dynamical systems.

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Österreich forscht

The Citizen Science Network Austria (founded in 2017) with the associated online platform Österreich forscht (launched in 2014) is a network of institutions from the fields of science, research, education and practice which, taking into account their respective institutional spheres of activity, pursue the following goals: To establish Citizen Science more firmly in Austria, to promote the quality of Citizen Science in Austria and to strengthen the awareness of Citizen Science in Austria.

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TGM

The TGM is Vienna's largest HTL with almost 3000 students - a house with a well-known name and a lot of tradition. In addition, the TGM not only provides the opportunity to take the Matura, but also the possibility to directly enter a highly qualified profession. All departments conclude with the Central Matura, which entitles students to study at a university.

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HTL Donaustadt

HTL Donaustadt (also "HTL Wien 22" or "htl donaustadt") is a HTL in Vienna, built in 1983 on a former industrial site. It offers both higher five-year courses leading to the Matura and four-year technical school courses. The focus of the education programme is on the areas of electrical engineering, electronics and technical informatics and information technology.

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Vocational school EVITA

The Vocational School for Electrical Engineering, Event Engineering and Information Technology Austria (BS EVITA) is located in the 6th district of Vienna. At the school, apprentices are trained in the following apprenticeship occupations: Application Development/Coding, Electrical Engineering, Information Technology and Event Technology.

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Vocational school mfe

The Vocational School for Mechanical Engineering, Production Engineering and Electronics is located in the 7th district of Vienna. At the school, apprentices are trained in the following apprenticeship occupations: Inland shipping, electronics, information and telecommunications, refrigeration technology, metal technology and orthopaedic technology.

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