| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10673946 | CIRP Annals - Manufacturing Technology | 2011 | 4 Pages |
Abstract
Designing modular products offers a number of advantages. However, modularity may be challenging in terms of production and assembly. In this paper, the influence of product design modularity on assembly systems is investigated. A modular design from the automotive industry is presented and compared with a traditional design. The influence of modularity on the assembly system is discussed including attributes such as production rate, investment cost and product's delivery delay.
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Authors
J. Paralikas, A. Fysikopoulos, J. Pandremenos, G. Chryssolouris,