Abstract
Modular design is an important elemental technique in life cycle design for improving, e.g., maintainability, upgradability, reusability, and recyclability. Appropriate modular structure differs according to applied life cycle options; e.g., while the modular structure for recycling should be based on material kinds, the structure for upgrading should be based on functions to be obsolete. This paper proposes a method for determining modular structure by aggregating various attributes related to a product life cycle and evaluating geometric feasibility of modules. This paper also illustrates the prototype system that implements the proposed method and a case study of a printer.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 13-16 |
Number of pages | 4 |
Journal | CIRP Annals - Manufacturing Technology |
Volume | 57 |
Issue number | 1 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 2008 |
Externally published | Yes |
Keywords
- Geometric modelling
- Lifecycle
- Modular design
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Mechanical Engineering
- Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering