Publications – Page 13 – Product Development Research Lab

Reverse Engineered Design Automation: Applying Knowledge Based Engineering Techniques to a Case of Automotive Fixtures Design Configuration

22nd August 2019
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Abstract In the production of automotive body components, fixtures are an important part of the ongoing work on geometrical assurance. The fixture is uniquely defined for each component, and the […]

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Key factors for STPs facilitating the establishment of an innovation-advising organization network to support SMEs in developing Industry 4.0 products/services

31st July 2019
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ABSTRACT This study explores the role of science and technology parks (STPs) as facilitators in the creation of an innovation-advising organization network (IAON) within the health, social welfare, and medical […]

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How STPs can support the implementation of Industry 4.0-products in the health-tech sector

31st July 2019
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ABSTRACT This study explores what role science and technology parks (STP) can play when aiming to increase knowledge regarding the implementation of products for the health, social welfare, and medical […]

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WORK INTEGRATION SOCIAL ENTERPRISES: A TESTBED FOR CHALLENGE-BASED LEARNING?

28th June 2019
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ABSTRACT Work Integration Social Enterprises (WISE) are a particular enterprise form permeated by a so-called ‘double business idea’. Besides the commercial imperative of providing product and services, WISE offer employment […]

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Modeling ‘ilities’ in early Product-Service Systems design

22nd June 2019
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ABSTRACT Product-Service Systems, like all complex systems, are vulnerable to unpredictable environmental changes that can seriously undermine their ability to continuously deliver value to customers. The long-term consequences of volatile markets, […]

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Life cycle simulation to support cross-disciplinary decision making in early PSS design

22nd June 2019
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ABSTRACT The development of early-stage simulation capabilities is a critical step in the quest for ‘frontloading’ early stage PSS design activities, reducing the cost and risk for rework associated with sub-optimal […]

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Key guidelines for designing integrated solutions to support development of marginalised societies

18th April 2019
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ABSTRACT Marginalised societies face a wide range of deprivations and constraints at individual, institutional, economic, and technological levels. To satisfy unmet or underserved needs of poor people living in these […]

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Introducing value driven design in engineering education: teaching the use of value models in preliminary design

10th April 2019
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ABSTRACT Methods and approaches for teaching engineering disciplines are evolving to adapt to the needs of companies and society. Engineering Design is one of the areas most influenced by such […]

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Multi-Criteria Decision Making for Sustainability and Value Assessment in Early PSS Design

5th April 2019
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Design and Poverty: A Review of Contexts, Roles of Poor People, and Methods

8th March 2019
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ABSTRACT Design is essential to fulfil unmet or under-served needs of resource-poor societies, supporting their social and human development. A great deal of design research has been undertaken in such […]

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