Computer Aided Design is currently expanding its boundaries to include more design features in its processes. Design is identified as an iterative process converging to solutions satisfying a set of constraints. ...

To remain competitive in a context of multi-partner projects companies are increasingly concerned with the coordination of design projects. Information systems such as PLM or CSCW are implemented to support the coordination ...

This thesis presents product complexity as a criterion for the optimisation of product design in the light of an Assembly-Oriented Design and Design for Assembly implementation. It takes a holistic approach to the ...