A theory and method for combining multiple approaches for product customisation. (13th January 2006)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Hernandez, Gabriel; Allen, Janet K.; Mistree, Farrokh
• Is Part Of: International journal of mass customisation. Volume 1:Number 2/3(2006)
• Page Start: 315
• Page End: 339
• Publication Date: 2006-01-13
• Subjects: product families -- constructal theory -- mass customisation -- multiple approaches -- product design -- product variety; Mass customization -- Periodicals; Manufacturing processes -- Automation -- Periodicals; Manufactures -- Technological innovations -- Periodicals; Computer integrated manufacturing systems -- Periodicals; 670.42705
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1742-4208

Abstract

A number of design techniques have been developed in recent years to improve the design of custom-made products, but no rigorous method has appeared until now to combine these techniques systematically. In this paper we describe a new method that addresses this issue, based on the formulation of the design of customisable products as a problem of optimal access in a geometric space. The method is illustrated with the design of a line of custom-made hand exercisers.