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this paper describes a function-based approach for conceptual design support in the context of evolutionary product development. The main objective is to improve a designer’s productivity by the effective reuse of existing design information in design alternative identification, evaluation, and modification. An integrated evolutionary design methodology, EPD, is presented. The proposed methodology divides the whole process into three inter-related phases: information recovery, information management, and information reuse. The detailed steps in each phase are elaborated, and various techniques are employed to improve information reuse efficiency. A case study on commercial electrostatic air cleaner was used to illustrate the whole process of product evolutionary design. The proposed methodology will have a positive impact on the future development of the conceptual design support system.
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Tay, F., Gu, J. A methodology for evolutionary product design. Eng. Comp. 19, 160–173 (2003). https://doi.org/10.1007/s00366-003-0261-3
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s00366-003-0261-3