Search for dissertations about: "Stellan Gedell"

Found 2 swedish dissertations containing the words Stellan Gedell.

  1. 1. Efficient Means for Platform-Based Development – Emphasizing Integrated, Information-Rich System Models

    Author : Stellan Gedell; Chalmers tekniska högskola; []
    Keywords : TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY; function-means model; product families; product model; design rationale; integral model; platform-based design; reuse; systems theory; complete; consistent; product development; configurable component;

    Abstract : Competition in the automotive industry is fierce, which in recent years has been demonstrated by some of the companies’ struggle to survive. A significant challenge is posed by the market’s ever-increasing expectations of new and impressive products, while maintaining profitability. READ MORE

  2. 2. Platform-Based Design - Design Rationale Aspects within the Configurable Component Concept

    Author : Stellan Gedell; Chalmers tekniska högskola; []
    Keywords : TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY; design rationale; derivate designs; configurable components; set-based design; product model; re-use; platform-based design; function-means tree;

    Abstract : Competition, emanating from globalization and the continuing evolution in supplier chains, especially within the automotive industry, creates pressure on every phase of a design´s lifecycle to be more efficient. Requirements, which at least are perceived as conflicting, on one hand a low product price achieved by high volumes and economy of scale, and on the other hand the customers´ whish of individualized products, push for new approaches. READ MORE