The development of modular-based design in considering technology complexity |
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| Institution: | 1. Department of Mechanical Engineering, Sze-Hai Institute of Technology & Commerce, 1, Lane 380 Ching Yun Road, Tucheng, Taipei 236, Taiwan, ROC;2. Department of Mechanical Engineering, National Central University, Chungli, Taiwan, ROC;1. National Institute of Industrial Engineering, Mumbai, Maharashtra 400087, India;2. Department of Industrial and Systems Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology, Kharagpur, West Bengal 721302, India;1. Departamento Ciências da Vida, Faculdade de Ciências e Tecnologia, Universidade Nova de Lisboa, Caparica, Portugal;2. Human Molecular Genetics Research Centre (CIGMH), Department of Genetics, Faculty of Medical Sciences, Universidade Nova de Lisboa, Lisbon, Portugal;3. CEDOC, Faculdade de Ciências Médicas, Universidade Nova de Lisboa, Lisbon, Portugal;4. Centro de Química Estrutural, Complexo I, Instituto Superior Técnico, University of Lisbon, Lisbon, Portugal;5. Faculdade de Engenharia, Universidade Lusófona de Humanidades e Tecnologias, Lisbon, Portugal |
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| Abstract: | Applying modularity in the designing of products has been extensively researched recently to reduce the delay of product development. This paper presents a methodology of modular-based design in the conceptual stage of systems to support concurrent engineering (CE). First, the functions (Fs) are classified into different types of modules according to the correlation in design by using fuzzy cluster identification. Second, the optimal module type is selected based on the considerations of the manufacture and assembly complexities of the system for progressive parallel design. Third, the design priority of Fs within a module is scheduled by measuring the information content of Fs. As a result, the traditional design process is arranged as a series-parallel action to reduce the design time of products. Finally, an automated guided vehicle (AGV) system is used as an example to describe this method. |
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