... devices for its different products. Originality/value This paper demonstrates the application of a formal design and development approach to arrive at a novel reconfigurable solution to a common parts handling problem in industry. The company involved in this work is privately owned and deals...

... Emerald Group Publishing Limited 2005 Assembly Rapid prototypes Design and development The basic idea of rapid manufacturing processes is to create products directly from digital data without using tools and some pre fabricated materials. Owing to the layer by layer production process...

... in the integration of various IT tools in the development of composite clutch pedal. The designer is exposed to various design and manufacturing issues from the implementation of such approach early in the design process. Production cycle Automotive components industry Design and development Product...

... instruments Error analysis Computer discs Design and development The optical disks industry (CDs, DVDs) is one of the fastest growing industries of all times. Whether they are used to hold music, data, or computer software, they have become the standard medium for distributing large quantities...

.... The compromise, however, is that whilst manual adhesive application is slow and highly labour intensive, structural integrity can be ensured due to sufficient adhesive being present at the joint interface. Design and development Decision theory Joining processes Component manufacturing Statistical...

... Automation Ltd as an example of a bespoke machine manufacturer which uses a modular approach and also records improvements and changes in designs so they can be accessed by anyone in the organization and built into other machines. Gives examples of the company’s modular philosophy. Assembly lines Design...