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is no surprise that many executives do not know where to begin when it comes to electronics, but responsibly tackling ewaste does not need to be a taxing, expensive process comprised of ewaste charges and paid-for PCS compliance schemes. Emissions from the disposal or recycling of electronic waste, such as computers, smartphones and other devices, can be mitigated with modular electronics that allow the reuse, repair and refurbishment of electronic devices.


Sustainable electronics through the use of In2tec’s ReUSE and ReCYCLE allow for the reclamation of components and substrates at a products’ end of useful life, for reuse in next-generation products, with printed circuit board assemblies that can be fully unzipped or easily repaired.


The technology’s versatility also allows global commercialisation and a vast reduction in the overall amount of energy used to manufacture and process when it reaches its end of life, something that is not possible when using conventional PCBA processes or materials.


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Modular electronics have a second key advantage; they are not limited by the 


environmental impact of ewaste is on a trajectory to become one of the major ecological disasters, eclipsing both plastic waste and chemical waste.


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circuit boards that has been in use for decades. The modular concept has enabled  help industries design technologies with cutting-edge functionality and create intuitive and functional interfaces that are designed to be sleek and elegant, enhance the user experience, and save space and weight.


Removing barriers to design imposed with traditional rigid 2D planar electronics allows optimal aesthetics and functionality, while streamlining designs to remove excess material.


Complex modelling software allows the creation of precise circuit layouts tailored to meet individual electrical and physical


It is no exaggeration to say that the


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In2tec’s Flexi-hibrid technology, for example, is advanced 3D circuitry with capacitive touch, illuminated surfaces and haptic feedback technologies. It provides  design that aligns to the shapes of the real estate it will sit in.


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Unlike traditional circuit boards, these solutions can follow the silhouette of surfaces, opening a world of design possibilities.


Adaptive technology Reusable tech allows the adoption of circular business models that present a unique opportunity for businesses to create value, lower environmental and human  through the reuse of components that are then cost and carbon free. Businesses need to turn away from disposable tech, built-in obsolescence and outdated design, and embrace products designed to be disassembled and modular in order to meet their environmental obligations and drive innovation.


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