Concurrent Engineering in the 21st Century
Concurrent Engineering in the 21st Century

Author: Josip Stjepandić

Publisher: Springer

Published: 2015-01-30

Total Pages: 836

ISBN-13: 331913776X

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Presenting the gradual evolution of the concept of Concurrent Engineering (CE), and the technical, social methods and tools that have been developed, including the many theoretical and practical challenges that still exist, this book serves to summarize the achievements and current challenges of CE and will give readers a comprehensive picture of CE as researched and practiced in different regions of the world. Featuring in-depth analysis of complex real-life applications and experiences, this book demonstrates that Concurrent Engineering is used widely in many industries and that the same basic engineering principles can also be applied to new, emerging fields like sustainable mobility. Designed to serve as a valuable reference to industry experts, managers, students, researchers, and software developers, this book is intended to serve as both an introduction to development and as an analysis of the novel approaches and techniques of CE, as well as being a compact reference for more experienced readers.

What Every Engineer Should Know about Concurrent Engineering
What Every Engineer Should Know about Concurrent Engineering

Author: Thomas A. Salomone

Publisher: Routledge

Published: 2019-03-13

Total Pages: 274

ISBN-13: 1351404423

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This work offers a step-by-step approach to the overall concurrent engineering (CE) development process, presenting both fundamental principles and advanced concepts, while focusing on rapid product development and cost-effective designs. The book also provides an introduction to Cost Driven Design, with specific examples on how to minimize expenses by understanding the basis of product costs. The process of concurrent engineering is explained from initial planning to production start-up.

Concurrent Engineering Techniques and Applications
Concurrent Engineering Techniques and Applications

Author: C. T. Leondes

Publisher: Elsevier

Published: 2014-12-01

Total Pages: 477

ISBN-13: 1483215105

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Concurrent Engineering Techniques and Applications reviews advances in concurrent engineering techniques and applications. An in-depth treatment of the quantitative and economic aspects of concurrent engineering is presented, with emphasis on techniques for measuring the performances of concurrent engineering and for comparing its economic effectiveness with that of traditional engineering. Open systems software standards in concurrent engineering are also discussed. Comprised of 12 chapters, this volume begins with an introduction to techniques for measuring the performances of concurrent engineering and for comparing its economic effectiveness with that of traditional engineering. The next chapter deals with open systems software standards and how to use open systems products effectively in concurrent engineering. The discussion then turns to concurrent product design and manufacturing; the essential issues involved in design-decision support in concurrent/simultaneous engineering; design for manufacturing and assembly and concurrent engineering in electro-optical systems; and the use of visualization in concurrent engineering. The use of multimedia presentation techniques and technology in the concurrent engineering process is also considered, along with techniques in technical documentation. This monograph will be useful to students, academicians, practicing professionals, and research workers.

Leading the Web in Concurrent Engineering
Leading the Web in Concurrent Engineering

Author: Parisa Ghodous

Publisher: IOS Press

Published: 2006

Total Pages: 916

ISBN-13: 9781586036515

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Contains papers on the advances in Concurrent Engineering research and applications. This book focuses on developing methodologies, techniques and tools based on Web technologies required to support the key objectives of Concurrent Engineering.

Concurrent Engineering
Concurrent Engineering

Author: C.S. Syan

Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media

Published: 2012-12-06

Total Pages: 239

ISBN-13: 9401112983

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BACKGROUND There is an increasing awareness that 'time to market' is the key competitive issue in the manufacturing industry today. The global markets are demanding products that are well designed, are of high quality and are at low prices with ever decreasing lead times. Hence manufacturers are forced to utilize the best methods of technology with efficient control and management accompanied by suitably enabling organizational structures. Concurrent engineering (CE) is widely seen to be the methodology that can help satisfy these strenuous demands and keep the profitability and viability of product developers, manufacturers and suppliers high. There have been many reported successes of CE in practice. Rover were able to launch Land Rover Discovery in 18 months as compared with 48-63 months for similar products in Europe. Because of its early introduction to the market it became the best selling product in its class. AT&T report part counts down to one ninth of their previous levels and quality one hundred times (in surface defects) for VLSI (very improvements of large scale integration) circuits as a result of using the CE approach. WHO SHOULD READ THIS TEXT? This book will aim to provide a sound basis for the very diverse subject known as concurrent engineering. Concurrent engineering is recognized by an increasingly large proportion of the manufacturing industry as a necessity in order to compete in today's markets. This recognition has created the demand for information, awareness and training in good concurrent engineering practice.

Concurrent Engineering Fundamentals: Integrated product and process organization
Concurrent Engineering Fundamentals: Integrated product and process organization

Author: Biren Prasad

Publisher: Prentice Hall

Published: 1996

Total Pages: 520

ISBN-13:

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The concurrent engineering (CE) approach to product design and development has two major steps: establishing the product realization process, or taxonomy, and applying this methodology to design and develop the total product system. This first volume of the two volume set articulates CE philosophy by illustrating the differences between the best methodologies and what is currently being practiced. Examines the Japanese transformation from rigid, culture-driven companies to world leaders in quality; offers an understanding of the eight primary components of concurrency and simultaneity; describes modeling the concurrent engineering environment and its five essential components; covers the development of a cooperative work-group environment spanned by four concurrent teams.

Successful Implementation of Concurrent Engineering Products and Processes
Successful Implementation of Concurrent Engineering Products and Processes

Author: Sammy G. Shina

Publisher: John Wiley & Sons

Published: 1993-12-16

Total Pages: 296

ISBN-13: 9780471285106

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This working guide shows how to put concurrent engineering principles into action, using actual case examples from large and small companies. The case study approach is augmented with detailed advice and techniques for measuring and analyzing product and process development data. A must-have reference for every designer and firm that plans or contemplates this efficient and profitable method.

Implementing Concurrent Engineering in Small Companies
Implementing Concurrent Engineering in Small Companies

Author: Susan Skalak

Publisher: CRC Press

Published: 2002-07-17

Total Pages: 309

ISBN-13: 082474389X

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Presenting a systematic approach to concurrent engineering (CE), this reference accommodates the small corporation's quest to incorporate better design management practices. The author provides an easy-to-follow methodology that eliminates the need for costly consultants and promotes environmentally friendly solutions and introduces three main design models to aid in new, evolutionary, and incremental product design. She examines how the adoption of CE practices improves overall performance. Topics include: engineering specifications for product parameters, conceptual and embodiment design, vendor selection and approval, prototyping, line and equipment installation, and more.