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COMPLEXITY MODELS IN DESIGN

Earl, C.; Eckert, C.; Johnson, J. // 2004
Complexity has many formal and informal meanings. Several formal models of complexity can be applied to designs and design processes and conversely. First designing provides insights into how to ...

COMPLEXITY OF PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT CONTEXT

Storga, M.; Andreasen, M. M. // 2004

COMPUTER AIDED ERGONOMIC AND AESTHETIC DESIGN

Kaljun, J.; Dolšak, B. // 2004
The paper presents the review of the existing tools and techniques for ergonomic design. These tools are used for checking the ergonomic adequateness of the product, which product has to be designed ...

COMPUTER-AIDED SYSTEM FOR HAZARD ZONE IDENTIFICATION IN SHIP POWER PLANTS

MALINOWSKI, T.; PODSIADLO, A.; TARELKO, W. // 2004

COMPUTER-SUPPORTED DESIGN EDUCATION FOR LIFELONG LEARNING FOR INNOVATIVE PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT

// 2004
The contribution concentrates on the various characteristics of computer-supported teaching and learning focussing on methods and tools for innovative product development. A concept was developed by ...

CONCEPT OF AN INTERNET-BASED PLATFORM FOR AN EFFICIENT TECHNOLOGY ABSORPTION

Herrmann, C.; Mateika, M.; Mansour, M. // 2004
Companies rely on external sources of technology in order to apply innovations to their products. Thus, the absorptive capacity of companies, defined as the ability to identify, import and apply new ...

CONCEPTUAL DESIGN - ENHANCEMENT OF A DESIGN ASSISTANT SYSTEM FOR LIGHTWEIGHT STRUCTURES

Hauck, C.; Meerkamm, H. // 2004
Aim of the actual research period within the collaborative research group 396 is to enhance the application area of an assistant system for lightweight components from the late design stages into the ...

CONSIDERATION OF SAFETY FACTORS FOR CYCLIC STRESSED MACHINE PARTS CALCULATED WITH FE METHOD - CASE STUDY

Butkovic, M.; Orčić, B.; Tevčić, M. // 2004
Analysed are only stress related and cyclic related safety factors. Stresses are calculated with FEM-linear and FEM-non-linear. Material data are based on Smith diagram or modified Goodman diagram. ...

COOPERATIVE LEARNING AT A DISTANCE, FOR DESIGN STUDENTS

Bohemia, E.; Thomson, R. // 2004
This paper reports on a study of cooperative learning online within a Design Management subject at the University of Western Sydney, and contrasts the findings with the theory of Cooperative Learning ...

COST BENEFIT ANALYSIS IN DESIGN FOR SAFETY

Fargnoli, M.; Ragone, E.; Tronci, M. // 2004
Since the beginning of 90's the European community has been committed to facing problems related to Machine Safety issuing new laws and standards aimed to reduce risks in workplaces. In spite of ...

COST EFFECT OF COMPONENT COMMONALlTY: MANUFACTURING COST PERSPECTIVE

Lyly-Yrjänäinen, Jouni; Lahikainen, Tommi; Paranko, Jari // 2004
The aim of the paper is to analyze the measurement of component commonality and its cost effect from the manufacturing cost perspective. The unit of analysis is a new subassembly, i.e.a motor support ...

CP APPROACH TO CIM PROTOTYPING

BANASZAK, Z.; JAKUBOWSKI, J.; STRYJSKI, R. // 2004

CREATIVE FORMATION. STRUCTURE AND SOME RESULTS OF THIS COURSE FOR PRODUCT AND SERVICE INNOVATION

Lloveras, J.; García-Delgado, C.; Claudí, L.; Segura, P. // 2004
"The essence of all innovation is a new idea. The course of Creative Formation targets to increase the possibilities to reach new ideas in the ideation phase of a design. The creativity has an ...

CREATIVITY DEVELOPMENT BY UTILIZING DIGITAL ENGINEERING

Yamanaka, M. // 2004
The Faculty of Engineering, Tohoku University, Japan is carrying out the Creativity Development Course (CDC) as one of the curriculum since 1996. This is a practice education and a training for a ...

CROSSING THE CHASM: DEVELOPING AND UNDERSTANDING SUPPORT TOOLS TO BRIDGE THE RESEARCH DESIGN DIVIDE WITHIN A LEADING PRODUCT DESIGN COMPANY

Mival, O. // 2004
This paper proposes a series of principles to be considered when developing creative support systems within a product design company, specifically aimed at bridging the research design divide. The ...

DAMAGE MECHANISMS OF HEAVY LOAD WHEELS IN LOGISTIC APPLICATIONS

Künne, B.; Langenohl, A. // 2004
Nowadays the logistic jobs need heavier and more powerful floor conveyor systems with high-performance weehls. Standstill period in logistic systems due to unexpected malfunction of those rollers can ...

DECISION SUPPORT FOR STRATEGIC PARTNER SELECTION IN COLLABORATIVE DESIGN AND INNOVATION

Hacklin, F.; Marxt, C. // 2004
Strategic partner selection in collaborative design and innovation is an issue with currently high demand from industry. Our project partner is seeking for operational assistance and decision support ...

DEFECT IN POLYMER MATERIALS AS DESIGN PROCESS CONSEQUENCE

Španiček, Đ.; Indof, J. // 2004
Due to their good properties polymer materials (both polymer and polymer composites) are present in almost all area of human activity. Their final properties are processing-sensitive. In order to ...

DEFINITION AND DESCRIPTION OF VARIABILITY IN CONCEPTUAL DESIGN OF MODULAR PRODUCT FAMILIES

Kunz, A.; Sekolec, R.; Meier, M. // 2004
An often-used measure to achieve a more cost-effective realisation of product variety is the development of modular product families. Due to the fact that 70% of the product costs are determined in ...

DESIGN (EDUCATION) MOVES

Klooster, S.; Appleby, R.; Overbeeke, K. // 2004

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