2001

16th International Forum on DFMA, 2001

"Concepts for the New Millennium"

	Contents

• Getting Faster Through the Early Use of Innovative Tools
  G Marunic, MDS SCIEX
   
• DFMA for Early Concept Development of Automotive Seats
  R E Szalma, Intier Automotive
   
• The Application of DFMA Techniques to the Next Generation of Automotive Door System Designs
  B.H. Staser, Delphi Interior Systems
   
• The Role of Cost Management in New Product Development at Harley-Davidson – a Pragmatic Approach
  D. Oosterwal, D. O’Callaghan, Harley-Davidson Motor Company
   
• DFM Experiences and Strategies for Implementation
  K.G. Swift, N.J. Brown, University of Hull, UK
   
• DFx at Work in Nokia Networks
  M.J. Perry, Nokia Networks
   
• Lean Design Process
  I. Ben-Levy, Israel Aircraft Industries Ltd.
   
• Implementing Lean Manufacturing & Lean Design (DFMA) via the Raytheon 6 Sigma Process
  P.A. Zimmermann, Raytheon Systems Company
   
• Measuring R&D Portfolio Success: Best Practices
  B.L. Goldense, Goldense Group, Inc.
   
• Product Portfolio Architecting
  K. Otto, Massachusetts Institute of Technology
   
• Product Design Process Metrics Behaviour, a Study of DFA Metrics
  R. Takala, Massachusetts Institute of Technology
   
• The Use of Knowledge Based Tools for Managing Product Cost at Harley-Davidson – A Case Study
  D. Oosterwal, D. O’Callaghan, Harley-Davidson Motor Company
   
• Assembly Reliability Evaluation Method (AREM) Shop Evaluation System
  T. Ohashi, T. Suzuki, Hitachi Ltd., Japan; M. Asano, Hitachi Lighting Ltd., Japan; S. Miyakawa, formerly Hitachi Ltd., Japan
   
• Factors Influencing the Cost of Regular Deep Drawn Parts
  B. Fogg, Manchester Metropolitan University
   
• Evaluation of Assembly Sequence within the DFA – Design for Assembly
  L.A. Gentil Mendes, Embraer S/A; L.G. Trabasso, PçA Mal. Eduardo Gomes
   
• Learning from Your Competitors – The ABC’s of Product Benchmarking
  F.J. McWilliams, D.G. Meeker, Compaq
   
• Proactive DFA and the Designers’ Sandpit
  N.J. Brown, K.G. Swift, University of Hull, UK; S.J. Tate, G.E.M. Jared, Cranfield University, UK
   
• An Approach for Size Reduction Assessment in Product Development: Design for Size Reduction (DFSz)
  O. Aronica, ENEA C.R. Casaccia, Italy; F. Failli, University of Pisa, Italy; G. Fantoni, Pont-Tech s.c.r.l., Italy
   
• Using Digital Photography to Help Promote Your DFMA Ideas
  R.J. Petendree, Pitney Bowes, Inc.

Panel Discussion: Early Cost Estimating at the Design Stage

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