Modularity Technology in Manufacturing: Taxonomy and Issues
Modularity Technology in Manufacturing: Taxonomy and Issues
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10.1007/s001700170062
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发表时间:
2001-09
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通讯作者:
Zhuming Bi;Wen-Jun Zhang
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作者:
Zhuming Bi;Wen-Jun Zhang
The idea of modularity has gained acceptance because of so-called mass customisation and the need for shorter development time in manufacturing. Modularity is a general concept, and many engineering problems can be generalised under the umbrella of modularity. Numerous studies have been carried out on modularity-relevant issues; however, systematic classification has not been discussed for modularity in terms of its applications and methodologies for developing modularity in systems. This paper presents a taxonomy on modularity applications, research issues, and design methodologies. It provides a general framework for further systematic development of modularity in systems. General solutions to identified problems which should be studied in future are also discussed.