@inproceedings{06c7f53f1d4c44589515e6f2ed4cd19b,
title = "Customizing products using functional component matrices",
abstract = "Modern design methodologies have used Function Component Matrices in a variety of different ways in order to support various facets of an engineering design process. The mapping of functions to components can be used to model and capture the dependencies and relationships that exist. This process is accomplished by breaking down complicated functions into smaller, easier to understand functions. This decomposition allows engineers to get a better understanding for how a change in each component within a product will affect the overall operation of the product. Being able to recognize the impact of the propagation of a sub-function change will give designers a better understanding of the flexibility (or lack thereof) of choices they have when designing a product for customization. In turn they can be used to inform the consumer regarding the consequences their customization choices can have on the final product. This paper discusses how a Functional Component Matrix (FCM) can be used to assist in this process of product customization and understanding change propagation.",
author = "Kamyab, \{A. M.\} and Lewis, \{Kemper E.\}",
year = "2009",
language = "English",
isbn = "9780791843253",
series = "2008 Proceedings of the ASME International Design Engineering Technical Conferences and Computers and Information in Engineering Conference, DETC 2008",
number = "PART A",
pages = "173--183",
booktitle = "2008 Proceedings of the ASME International Design Engineering Technical Conferences and Computers and Information in Engineering Conference, DETC 2008",
edition = "PART A",
note = "2008 ASME International Design Engineering Technical Conferences and Computers and Information in Engineering Conference, DETC 2008 ; Conference date: 03-08-2008 Through 06-08-2008",
}