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Processes and Methods for Adaptable Design

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Since the introduction of adaptable design, research has been conducted to formulate the guidelines, processes for adaptable design to improve adaptability. In this section, guidelines, processes related to product adaptability are discussed. Product adaptation is conducted by users for extension of the product utility.

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  1. Tianjin University, Tianjin, China

    Peihua Gu

  2. University of Calgary, Calgary, AB, Canada

    Deyi Xue

  3. University of Manitoba, Winnipeg, MB, Canada

    Qingjin Peng

  4. Shantou University, Shantou, China

    Jian Zhang

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Gu, P., Xue, D., Peng, Q., Zhang, J. (2024). Processes and Methods for Adaptable Design. In: Adaptable Design. Research on Intelligent Manufacturing. Springer, Singapore. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-99-5869-6_4

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