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Publication summary

Author(s): Simon Szykman and Gerard Kim

Publication date: 1998

Citation: Simon Szykman and Gerard Kim: "Combining Interactive Exploration and Optimization for Assembly Design," ASME Journal of Mechanical Design, Vol. 120, No. 1, 1998, pp.24-31.

Key words: Assembly Design, Optimization, Design Tools, CAD, DFA

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Abstract:

This paper presents an integrated framework for assembly design. The framework^M allow the designer to represent knowledge about the design process and constrain\ts,^M as well as information about the artifact being designed, design history and^M rationale. Because the complexity of assembly design leads to extremely large^M design spaces, adequately supporting design space exploration is a key issue tha\t^M must be addressed. This is achieved in part by allowing the designer to use both\^M top-down and bottom-up approaches to assembly design. Exploration of the design^\ space is further enabled by incorporating a simulated annealing-based optimizati\on tool that allows the designer to rapidly complete particle design, refine comple\te designs, and generate multiple design alternatives.

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