... elements method. The assembly behaviour dynamic model is developed by multibody dynamics theory, which is as the basis of developing virtual prototyping platform for analysing and evaluating the current assembly process. Findings It is revealed that the deformation (ε) of valve shaft due...

... to optimize a prototype air mixer subject to two objective functions to be minimized. The results demonstrate that the new DE approach can handle this practical multi‐objective problem successfully. Originality/value The new method is an easy‐to‐implement evolutionary method and has the potential...