👉 Ends engineering, also known as end-of-life (EOL) engineering, refers to the systematic approach taken to manage and optimize the lifecycle of products, systems, or technologies as they approach the end of their useful operational period. This involves planning and implementing strategies to ensure efficient decommissioning, recycling, or repurposing of assets, minimizing environmental impact, and maximizing resource recovery. Ends engineering encompasses activities such as assessing product durability, designing for disassembly and recyclability, establishing take-back programs, and developing strategies to handle obsolete or non-functional components responsibly. By integrating ends engineering into the design and production phases, organizations can reduce waste, conserve resources, and promote sustainability throughout the entire product lifecycle.
