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Generative Design Software Is Transforming the Design Process

Generative Design Software Is Transforming the Design Process

Aided by cloud computing and artificial intelligence, generative design software is promising to transform the design process
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John Sprovieri
May 13, 2019
This article is not as good as it could be. I spent many days researching the topic, finding sources, conducting interviews, and finally writing and organizing what I learned. I could have included extra information or contacted additional sources. I could have polished one section or an-other. But, at some point, the article needed to be done.
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Countering Old-School Views on Design

Countering Old-School Views on Design

When designing products, engineers should focus on overall assembly efficiency rather than the cost of individual parts.
Brian Rapoza
June 3, 2016

In the early 1980s, a product design methodology called design for assembly (DFA) began to gain popularity. It focused on improving efficiency by evaluating the amount of labor required for assembly. Since that time, the DFA methodology has been adopted with much success by more than 850 corporations.


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SME to Host DFMA Workshop

July 13, 2012

GLENDALE, CA—The Society of Manufacturing Engineers will host a two-day workshop here Oct. 4-5 on design for manufacturing and assembly.


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