Improvning the design process by integrating design analysis
Author
Editor
- Andrew Samuel
- William Lewis
Summary, in English
A common denominator in most design literature is the goal of improving methods and
techniques for the design process, thus contributing to increased efficiency of the design
activities. It is a striking fact that the majority of the improvements suggested focus solely on
qualitative methods and techniques, thereby neglecting to recognize the improvement
potential inherent in quantitative methods and techniques. At the Division of Machine Design
at Lund University, a number of research projects have been carried out with the objective of
introducing computer based design analysis early in the design process – see e.g. Bjärnemo et
al. [4] and Eriksson [1]. In the paper presented here, a case in terms of a “one-off” product
will be elaborated on in some detail to demonstrate the benefits of employing design analysis
throughout the design process.
The overall objective is to provide an insight into the necessity of computer based,
quantitative methods and techniques throughout the design process, contributing to the
establishment of a balanced product design process. A one-off design from the semiconductor
industry will exemplify, and prove, that the design process will be improved by the
integration of design analysis.
techniques for the design process, thus contributing to increased efficiency of the design
activities. It is a striking fact that the majority of the improvements suggested focus solely on
qualitative methods and techniques, thereby neglecting to recognize the improvement
potential inherent in quantitative methods and techniques. At the Division of Machine Design
at Lund University, a number of research projects have been carried out with the objective of
introducing computer based design analysis early in the design process – see e.g. Bjärnemo et
al. [4] and Eriksson [1]. In the paper presented here, a case in terms of a “one-off” product
will be elaborated on in some detail to demonstrate the benefits of employing design analysis
throughout the design process.
The overall objective is to provide an insight into the necessity of computer based,
quantitative methods and techniques throughout the design process, contributing to the
establishment of a balanced product design process. A one-off design from the semiconductor
industry will exemplify, and prove, that the design process will be improved by the
integration of design analysis.
Department/s
Publishing year
2005
Language
English
Publication/Series
[Host publication title missing]
Volume
DS 35
Full text
Document type
Conference paper
Publisher
Design Society
Topic
- Production Engineering, Human Work Science and Ergonomics
Keywords
- Design analysis
- One-off design
- Design process
Conference name
15th International Conference on Engineering Design, 2005
Conference date
2005-08-15 - 2005-08-18
Conference place
Melbourne, Australia
Status
Published
ISBN/ISSN/Other
- ISBN: 0858257882