PRODUCT-DEVELOPMENT COMPLEXITY METRICS: A FRAMEWORK FOR PROACTIVE-DFA IMPLEMENTATION

DS 32: Proceedings of DESIGN 2004, the 8th International Design Conference, Dubrovnik, Croatia

Year: 2004
Editor: Marjanovic D.
Author: Rodriguez-Toro, C.A.; Jared, G.; Swift, K.
Section: DESIGN RESEARCH AND TECHNOLOGY
Page(s): 483 - 490

Abstract

Designers need computer support in the earlier stages of the process when decisions have a more significant effect on outcomes. In this paper a taxonomy of assemblability and manufacturability analysis is proposed. This provides a framework for the definition of product complexity metrics which may be used to evaluate a design as it is developed. A proposed assembly complexity metric related to product structure is elaborated in more detail.

Keywords: assembly complexity, product architecture, DFA, product design

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