Design knowledge can be acquired from various sources and generally requires an
integrated representation for its effective and efficient re-use. Though knowledge about …

We study the concept of ports and we define an ontology for representing them. Ports define
the locations of interaction at the boundaries of components or sub-systems; they can be …

This paper discusses aspects related to the implementation of Design Automation
applications within Small Medium Enterprises (SMEs) industrial context. It focuses the …

The Hirsch index (h) is a recent bibliometric indicator for assessing the research output of
scientists. Its most remarkable characteristics are immediate intuitive meaning, effective …

This paper focuses on the development of an ontology for the aerospace composite
manufacturing domain. It uses an amalgam of ontology development methodologies to …

The exchanges between experts represent a key challenge for collaborative product
development. It is based on prior researches developed in the domain of Simulation Data …

Current retrieval methods of design rationale focus mainly on either the classification of
rationale or on key-word based searches of records. The pitfalls of these methods are …

De nos jours, le développement de produits mécaniques associe un grand nombre de
technologies et de métiers (les exemples les plus représentatifs étant les secteurs de …

Abstract Design activity consists, strictly speaking, in synthesizing something new (or
arranging existing things in a new way) to satisfy a recognized need. This activity is …

Product design is inherently a creative process. The designer synthesizes various
embodiments of an idea to satisfy constraints and meet customer requirements. In current …