Rapid One-of-a-kind Product Development

Part I. State of the Art

1. Background and Motivation
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2. Review of Rapid OKP Product Development
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3. Product Modelling in Support of Rapid OKP Development: a Review
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Part II. System and Framework

4. Integrated OKP Product Development System
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5. Compound Machining Method for OKP Product Development
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6. An Agent-based Sheet Metal Process Planning System
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Part III. Product Modelling and Integration

7. Generic Product Modelling Framework
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8. EXPRESS Data Model
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9. Generic Product Modelling Framework: Case Study
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10. Information Framework for Rapid OKP Product Development
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Part IV. Product Development Methods, Algorithms and Tools

11. Cost Estimation and Optimisation Framework for Rapid Product Development
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12. A Global Data Structure for Supporting Rapid Product Development
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13. An Internet-based Product Information Management System
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14. Internet-based “Design for X” for Rapid and Economical Tool-/Mould-making
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15. Optimal Process Planning for Compound Laser Cutting and Punching Using Genetic Algorithms
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16. Conclusion and Future Work
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Keywords: Engineering, Industrial and Production Engineering, Manufacturing, Machines, Tools, Computer-Aided Engineering (CAD, CAE) and Design