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  • ISSN: 0577-6686

›› 2004, Vol. 40 ›› Issue (1): 56-61.

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REVIEW OF THEORY, KEY TECHNOLOGIES AND ITS APPLICATION OF MODULAR PRODUCT DESIGN

Hou Liang;Tang Renzhong;Xu Yanshen   

  1. Zhejiang University Tianjin University
  • Published:2004-01-15

Abstract: As an important approach to realize MC and AM, modular product design can produce more variety of products with limited resources by combination of different modules. Such method is viewed as a goal of good design practice in current engineering. However, it is not received sufficient attention in the literature, and most solutions are proposed at an abstract level. The literature on modular product design focusing on definitions, methodologies, key technologies and its application is reviewed. Finally, some focused research issues on modular product design are formulated.

Key words: Agile manufacturing(AM), Mass customization(MC), Modular product, Module, Product family

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