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Design for Environment: Evolution <strong>and</strong> Tool Needs<br />

4.3 Findings<br />

As stated earlier, the value of a given type of tool will depend, at least partly, on the state of DFE<br />

integration in an organization. The survey was designed to focus on features of software tools,<br />

based on the belief that a number of companies had reached a level with DFE practices that<br />

called for rather sophisticated techniques. It was found that half of the 16 respondents currently<br />

use some type of DFE tool, ranging from relatively simple information resources to more<br />

complex, software-based products. The most common tools include: checklists, design<br />

st<strong>and</strong>ards, design guides, <strong>and</strong> databases on chemicals <strong>and</strong> materials. In some cases, the DFE<br />

process was facilitated by drawing upon groups in the company with specialized knowledge in<br />

materials <strong>and</strong> environmental science.<br />

Interviews that followed the survey provided valuable insight into the current state of DFE evolution<br />

<strong>and</strong> revealed the need for relatively simple tools. The interviews also provided background<br />

on where the company st<strong>and</strong>s with DFE: general acceptance of the concepts; the range of<br />

(typically non-software) tools used; <strong>and</strong> drivers to, success with, <strong>and</strong> obstacles facing the<br />

integration of DFE principles into the organization.<br />

4.3.1 Surveys: Brief Summary of Tool-Feature Ranking<br />

Tool features in this survey fall into six categories: Human Interface, Connectivity,<br />

Functionality, Scope, General Compatibility, <strong>and</strong> <strong>Environmental</strong> Results Generated. Participants<br />

were asked to compare the importance of features within a single category (not across the<br />

categories). Given the small sample size of this survey, no statistical analysis was attempted. 8<br />

However, by simply ranking tool features as a High (three points), Medium (two points), or Low<br />

(one point) priority, it becomes clear that certain software-based tool features are perceived as<br />

critical to a successful DFE program (please refer to Appendix F for a full survey, with rankings).<br />

Those tool features receiving top ranking from each of the six categories are:<br />

Human Interface: Tool comes with databases of environmental information;<br />

Connectivity: Tool is fully integrated with computer-aided engineering/design<br />

(CAE/CAD) platforms or existing design tool suite;<br />

Functionality: Tool supports technology tradeoff studies (performance feedback of<br />

various technologies/materials; recommendations of alternatives/potential<br />

solutions/substitute technologies) in real time <strong>and</strong> tool provides environmental<br />

regulations, compliance, <strong>and</strong> environmental policies <strong>and</strong> procedures (both features tied<br />

for top ranking in this category);<br />

Scope: Tool is applicable to various areas of electronics manufacturing (packaging <strong>and</strong><br />

interconnect, discrete components, PWBs, etc.)<br />

8 The following individuals participated in the survey, the interview, or both: Fred Earnst (Honeywell); Tom<br />

Fletcher (Honeywell); Tim Glahn (E-Systems); Marc Heyns (IMEC, Belgium); Tim Mann (IBM); Ed Johnson<br />

(Raychem); Bahiru Kassahun (AT&T); Cavan Kelsey (Eastman Kodak); Leo Klerks (Philips Semiconductors);<br />

Dennis Kodimer (Honeywell); Matthew Lukaszewski (Pitney Bowes); Markku Makkonen (Nokia, Finl<strong>and</strong>);<br />

Herbert Reichl (IZM, Germany); Mike Sampson (Sampson Engineering); Paul Sheng (UC Berkeley); Joyce<br />

Smith (graduate student, Duke University); <strong>and</strong> an anonymous participant.<br />

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