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Flexibility evaluation of modules with a focus on interfaces
Citation Link: https://doi.org/10.15480/882.16114
Publikationstyp
Journal Article
Date Issued
2025-08-27
Sprache
English
TORE-DOI
Volume
5
Start Page
1833
End Page
1842
Citation
Proceedings of the Design Society 5: 1833-1842 (2025)
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Scopus ID
Publisher
Cambridge University Press
In the context of volatile markets, characterised by a need for continuous product development involving module-wise product modifications, the importance of flexibility as an attribute of products and their production system has been increasing. This paper presents a methodological approach focusing on the flexibility evaluation of modules regarding their interfaces. The subject encourages engineers and researchers to analyse and rethink the interface design and the location of module boundaries regarding change propagation. The method was validated using the Design Method Validation System (DMVS) to determine its usefulness, applicability and acceptability. The design workshop for validation was applied to a product family of trunk lids by employees of a German car manufacturer.
Subjects
Flexibility
Decision making
Design process
Design engineering
Design for interfaces
DDC Class
620: Engineering
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