This is the first of a two part paper summarizing and reviewing research in mechanical
engineering design theory and methodology. Part I includes: 1) descriptive models; 2) …

Research in feature-based design is reviewed. Feature-based design is regarded as a key
factor towards CAD/CAPP integration from a process planning point of view. From a design …

Introduction 1 Components of QFD 2 Limitations in Deploying QFD 10 Concurrent Product
Development 13 Concurrent Function Deployment 13 CFD Methodology 17 Applications of …

Raoembly plnnning is the problem of finding a sequence of motions to assemble a product
from its parts. We present a general framework for finding assembly motions based on the …

Reverse supply chains consist of a series of activities required to collect used products from
consumers and reprocess them to either recover their leftover market values or dispose of …

Currently in industry, design and communication of a product assembly is through the use of
computer-aided design (CAD) systems. However, there are no commercial systems that can …

Current CAD systems are 'part-centric'and do not capture the underlying logic of an
assembly at an abstract level. We need to make CAD systems 'assembly-centric'. To be able …

Product data exchange and interfacing between different CAD/CAM systems are of great
importance to the development of concurrent integrated design environments and computer …

This dissertation addresses the problem of generating feasible assembly sequences for a
mechanical product from a geometric model of the product. An operation specifies a motion …

One of the primary goals of robotics research has been the development of flexible
manufacturing systems that allow a manufacturer to bring new product designs into …