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A systems engineering approach to product modularity

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posted on 2006-06-09, 11:22 authored by Russell MarshallRussell Marshall, Paul Leaney
Product modularity has been successfully adopted in a number of specific industries, such as computer technology and software development where it provides a number of advantages over monolithic product architectures. This paper presents initial findings from research at a range of companies within the UK where modularity is being applied or considered to address increasing product complexity and the growing need for the symbiosis of mechanical, electrical, electronic, optical, and software technologies in a wider range of manufactured products to meet discerning market requirements. The research identifies a need to address the current application of modularity within industry at three levels; a systems engineering based framework; a methodology for product modularisation; and the underlying process of modular product development. Concluding remarks highlight the issues drawn from the research and opportunities for addressing these issues.

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  • Mechanical, Electrical and Manufacturing Engineering

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MARSHALL and LEANEY, 1999. A systems engineering approach to product modularity. IMECH Proceedings Part B: Journal of Engineering Manufacture, 213(8), pp. 847-851

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© Professional Engineering Publishing

Publication date

1999

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This article was published in the journal, Journal of Engineering Manufacture [© PEP] and is also available at: http://journals.pepublishing.com/link.asp?id=119784.

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0954-4054

Language

  • en

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