Efficient Hard Drive Disassembly: The DiskMantler's Rapid Shaking Method
Garner Products has developed the DiskMantler, a machine that uses shock, harmonics, and vibration to disassemble old hard drives in a matter of seconds, allowing for the recovery of valuable components such as circuit boards, drive assemblies, actuators, and rare-earth magnets. This innovative approach could significantly improve the recycling process for e-waste, although it currently represents only a small fraction of global efforts to address the issue.