The materials and manufacturing processes are evolving very rapidly subject to today's high
performance, shorter lead times, and high part complexity needs. With over 80,000 …

This paper presents a cost estimating relationship (CER) of a novel small scale linear
Fresnel reflector (SSLFR). The CER has been developed analyzing in detail the …

Early cost estimation of machined parts is difficult as it requires detailed process information
that is not usually available during product design. Parametric methods address this issue …

The development of product concept is a crucial task which cannot leave aside value
assessment and product cost management. Value engineering is in charge of ensuring that …

Abstract In Engineer-to-Order (ETO) manufacturing the price of products must be defined
during early stages of product design and during the bidding process, thus an …

Cost engineering capabilities are becoming increasingly important for the competitiveness
of industrial firms, especially for engineer to order products (ETOPs). Despite this relevance …

Project cost prediction is one of the key elements in the civil engineering activities
development. Project cost is a highly sensitive component to diverse parameters and hence …

Introduction of new gas turbine machines on market is a complex project that requires
optimization of different performance parameters such as power, efficiency, maintenance …

Various ever-changing market demands have propelled manufacturing companies to offer
product variety in an efficient and timely manner. Assembly as a key stage of manufacturing …

Accurate cost estimation at the early stage of a construction project is a key factor in the
success of most projects. Many difficulties arise when estimating the cost during the early …