Description

An application of Green industrial and information Systems can be found in our use of "green electronics" to extend product life. Extending prodcut life is not necessarily the first priority of industrial manufacturers where selling new replacements and new models increases demand. However a revolution is occurring where increased product longevity wins a greater market share and world wide companies such as Roll Royce are finding rich returns by making products more reliable. From an information systems perspective we already have Error detection and Correction startegies for data reiability and JTAG and Built in Self Test for hardware. However what about the next steps, built in self correction for hardware? Are self fixing systems possible? Biology seems to prefer this paradigm where limited damage can be healed. Can we design a self repairing systems using smart information systems for the next generation of electronic and electromechanical systems. If so, then an engine might become much safer, last longer and give a better return. This approach fits the new industrial sales model well that of leasing product functionality by the hour. There is huge incentive then for the manufacturer to make low cost maintenance its top priority.