United Technologies Corporation's approach to life cycle management

As a provider of diverse high technology products and services, United Technologies Corporation (UTC) is faced with unique challenges in its Design for the Environment, Health, and Safety efforts. The broad range of UTC products manufactured includes Pratt and Whitney aircraft engines, Carrier heati...

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Main Authors: Legarth, J.B., Swarr, T.E., Huang, E.A.
Format: Conference Proceeding
Language:English
Subjects:
Aerospace safety
Air conditioning
Aircraft propulsion
Elevators
Health and safety
Heat engines
Helicopters
Manufacturing
Product safety
Technology management
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Summary:As a provider of diverse high technology products and services, United Technologies Corporation (UTC) is faced with unique challenges in its Design for the Environment, Health, and Safety efforts. The broad range of UTC products manufactured includes Pratt and Whitney aircraft engines, Carrier heating and air conditioning systems, Otis elevators, Sikorsky helicopters, Hamilton Standard aerospace systems, and United Technologies Automotive components. This presentation discusses the activities to integrate proactive environmental, health, and safety considerations with business drivers into the product design and development of UTC products.
DOI:10.1109/ECODIM.1999.747671