Search for dissertations about: "Chris A. McMahon"

Found 3 swedish dissertations containing the words Chris A. McMahon.

  2. 1. Integrated information management in complex product development

    Author : Diana Malvius; Margareta Norell Bergendahl; Chris A. McMahon; KTH; []
    Keywords : NATURAL SCIENCES; NATURVETENSKAP; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY; TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER; TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY; Information management; information systems; integrated product development; systems engineering; innovation management; PLM; model-based development; Information technology; Informationsteknik; Construction engineering; Konstruktionsteknik;

    Abstract : Where do companies begin their efforts when trying to improve information management in product development? In large companies involving many people, multiple processes and highly technological products several factors have an impact on efficiency. Interdisciplinary integration and structured information are two overall proposed key factors that have been identified as important to obtain efficient information management. READ MORE

  4. 2. WORKING PROCEDURES IN DESIGN PROCESSES TO ACHIEVE FLEXIBLE ASSEMBLY SYSTEMS

    Author : Natalia Svensson Harari; Anders Fundin; Anna-Lena Carlsson; Chris McMahon; Mälardalens högskola; []
    Keywords : ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY; TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER; TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY; Innovation and Design; innovation och design;

    Abstract : Designing is becoming increasingly complex. Manufacturers strive achieving flexible assembly systems that can easily accommodate diverse product offerings while transitioning towards new (radical) products, integrating new manufacturing technologies and providing specific customer solutions. However, designing flexibility is a challenge. READ MORE

  5. 3. Extended product models supporting multidisciplinary design automation

    Author : Tim Heikkinen; Fredrik Elgh; Roland Stolt; Chris McMahon; Jönköping University; []
    Keywords : ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY; TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER; TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY; Design automation; extended product models; customization; knowledge management;

    Abstract : Manufacturing organizations often pursue the ability to efficiently and effectively provide custom products for its competitive advantage. Research has shown product configuration to be an effective way of achieving this goal through a modularization, product platform, and product family development approach. READ MORE