Research Article

Rational Embracing of Modern Prototyping Capable Design Technologies into the Tools Pool of Product Design Teams

Table 2

Structure of engineering parameters and factors in the proposed approach.

Level 1
Branch main node
Level 2
DA groups
Level 3
DAs of the model
Level 4
DFs of the model

1. Verification of engineering parameters of the New product1.1 Form1.1.1 Aesthetics1.1.1.1 Shape
1.1.1.2 Size
1.1.1.3 Color
1.1.1.4 Symmetry
1.1.1.5 Incorporation with environment
1.1.1.6 Pattern repetition
1.1.1.7 Social association
1.1.1.8 Critical dimensions
1.1.2 Ergonomy 1.1.2.1 Operating height
1.1.2.2 Ease of function/use
1.1.2.3 Lighting
1.1.2.4 Human/machine interaction
1.1.2.5 Comfort
1.1.2.6 User fatigue
1.1.2.7 Color recognition
1.1.2.8 Anthropometry
1.1.2.9 Rationale and efficiency of controls and displays layout
1.1.3 Simplicity 1.1.3.1Technology
1.1.3.2 Manufacture
1.1.3.3 Maintenance by user
1.1.3.4 Use
1.1.4 Transportability 1.1.4.1 Lift
1.1.4.2 Move/transport
1.1.4.3 Size overall
1.1.4.4 Packaging
1.1.4.5 Max dimensions
1.1.4.6 Max weight
1.1.4.7 Storage
1.1.4.8 Shipping/travel
1.1.5 Manufacturability 1.1.5.1 Tolerances
1.1.5.2 Surface quality
1.1.5.3 Dimensions
1.1.5.4 Material
1.1.5.5 Production methods and infrastructures
1.1.5.6 Geometry-manufacturing features
1.1.5.7 Space required
1.1.5.8 Production kinematics and forces
1.1.5.9 power requirements
1.2.1 Interchangeability 1.2.1.1 Speed/rapidity
1.2.1.2 Accuracy
1.2.1.3 Versatility/multirole
1.2.1.4 Vertebrate structure/modular
1.2.2 Serviceability/ Maintainability 1.2.2.1 Surface protection
1.2.2.2 Ease of inspection
1.2.2.3 Ease of repair
1.2.2.4 Average repair time
1.2.3 Recyclability/ Remanufacturability 1.2.3.1 Disassembly difficulty
1.2.3.2 Wear and wear tolerances of moving parts
1.2.3.3 Impermeable/sealing surfaces
1.2.3.4 Final material recyclability
1.2.3.5 Cleaning requirements
1.2.3.6 Part repair/refurbishment cost
1.2.4 Assemblability1.2.4.1 Ease of assembly
1.2.4.2 Assembly axes and directions
1.2.4.3 Assembly time
1.2.4.4 Depth of assembly tree
1.3 Function1.3.1 Durability 1.3.1.1 Abuse
1.3.1.2 Misuse
1.3.1.3 Bandalism
1.3.1.4 Corrosion
1.3.1.5 Moisture resistance
1.3.1.6 Mechanical strength
1.3.1.7 Resistance to chemicals
1.3.2 Safety 1.3.2.1 Electrical
1.3.2.2 Mechanical
1.3.2.3 Chemical
1.3.2.4 Stability
1.3.2.5 Safety during accident/failure
1.3.2.6 Sharp edges/bosses
1.3.3 Reliability 1.3.3.1 Mean time to first failure (MTTFF)
1.3.3.2 Mean time between failures (MTBF)
1.3.3.3 Failure rate per unit time (FR/UT)
1.3.3.4 Average function time between failures
1.3.4 Performance 1.3.4.1 Size
1.3.4.2 Force
1.3.4.3 Motion/movements
1.3.4.4 Direction
1.3.4.5 Max speed
1.3.4.6 Pressure
1.3.4.7 Temperature
1.3.4.8 Sound/noise
1.3.4.9 Flow