This paper presents a state of the art review of existing research, projects, and applications
in the domain of collaborative conceptual design, based on the Internet and Web …

One of the hallmarks of engineering design is the design synthesis phase where the
creativity of the designer most prominently comes into play as solutions are generated to …

This work is aimed at establishing a common frame and understanding of function modeling
(FM) for our ongoing research activities. A comparative review of the literature is performed …

The verification and validation of engineering designs are of primary importance as they
directly influence production performance and ultimately define product functionality and …

Conceptual design seeks to deliver design concepts that implement desired functions.
Function and behavior are two dominant terms used in the research of this design phase …

Engineering design relates to the design of engineered artifacts formed by materials of
various types. Materials play an important role during the entire design process. At the early …

Abstract Effect provides a scientific principle-level means for product function realization.
The unexpected or new application of effects can create high-level innovations enabling …

In the Systems Engineering (SE) domain there has been a paradigm shift from document-
based to model-based system development artefacts; in fact, new methodologies are …

This paper presents the potential of modelling a product's life-cycle using the Unified
Modelling Language (UML). The potential benefits and limitations are discussed. An …

Multidisciplinary complex mechatronic systems span disciplines such as mechanics,
electronics, control and software. Increasing complexity makes the implementation of …