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Structured overview of methodologies for assessing assembly complexity

Sirin, Havvanur; Roth, Daniel; Kreimeyer, Matthias

Type:
Papers
DS 145: Proceedings of the DESIGN2026 19th International Design Conference
Year:
2026
Editor:
Štorga, M.; Škec, S.; Martinec, T.; Marjanović, D.; Pavković, N.
Author:
Sirin, Havvanur; Roth, Daniel; Kreimeyer, Matthias
Series:
DESIGN
Institution:
University of Stuttgart, Germany
Page(s):
827-836
DOI number:
10.1017/pds.2026.10441
ISSN:
2732-527X (Online)
Abstract:
This paper provides a structured overview of methods for assessing assembly complexity in manufacturing. A systematic literature review classifies approaches as product-, information-, or system-centered, each reflecting distinct sources of complexity and application contexts. A four-dimensional scheme enables consistent comparison. The results highlight methodological gaps and support future development of scalable, integrable models for planning and decision-making in high-variety production environments.
Keywords:
complexity, complex systems, variant management, design methods, assembly complexity
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