Materials selection as an interdisciplinary technical activity: basic methodology and case studies

Ferrante, M.; Santos, Sydney Ferreira; Castro, J.F.R. de

doi:10.1590/s1516-14392000000200002

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“…In literature, many acknowledge the significant role of materials in creating user-interaction qualities of products (e.g. Cupchik, 1999;Ferrante et al, 2000;Karana et al, 2008;Lefteri, 2006;Ljungberg and Edwards, 2003;Rognoli and Levi, 2004;Wastiels et al, 2007).…”

Section: Sensorial Properties In User-product Interactionmentioning

confidence: 99%

A User-centred Materials Selection Approach for Product Designers

Kesteren¹

2010

JFA

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In the materials selection process of user-centred design projects, the emphasis shifts from technology towards user-interaction aspects of products. Materials form the interface of the product with the user and influence the sense of quality, pleasantness of interaction, personality of the product, and the way it can be used. The human senses, as the interface of the user, play essential roles in this interaction. A new materials selection model has been created for the purpose of understanding the context in which materials are selected. The Materials Selection Activities (MSA) model describes the activities of product designers. It emphasizes the iterative character of the materials selection process, the relevance of creating a clear material profile and the role of information therein. Creating an effective material profile is not easy and a new technique has been developed to formulate a profile in the form of the required sensorial properties of the materials (the Materials in Products Selection (MiPS) technique). Four tools were developed to support the techniques, namely: 1) 'question tool', which goes through the sensorial aspects of materials during several phases of the user-product interaction; 2) 'picture tool', which brings pictures of product examples and the materials these products are made of into the discussion; 3) 'sample tool', which offers tangible material samples; and 4) 'relation tool', which enables technology-oriented material specialists to include user-interaction requirements in their material considerations and evaluations. The tools not only aid the discussions about user-interaction aspects of materials, but also support the translation of these into sensorial properties of materials.

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Section: Sensorial Properties In User-product Interactionmentioning

confidence: 99%

A User-centred Materials Selection Approach for Product Designers

Kesteren¹

2010

JFA

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“…One of the most widely publicized off-line systems in recent years was developed by Ashby (1999) and commercialized by Granta Design Limited as Cambridge Engineering Selector (CES). Originally conceived as an educational tool, CES's evolution into a user-friendly software system, combined with the quantity of technical data it offers, allows for its application to any industrial situation (Ferrante et al, 2000). It also provides graphical selection and ranking methods as well as an in-depth analysis tool for research and education.…”

Section: Characteristics Of Material/process Selectorsmentioning

confidence: 99%

Computer‐based approach to material and process selection

Djassemi

2009

Journal of Manufacturing Technology Management

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Purpose -The purpose of this paper is to provide a perspective of computer-aided material and process selection (MPS) software tools for product development purpose and present a practical approach for manufacturers and other decision makers involved in MPS.Design/methodology/approach -A multi-criteria deductive approach for MPS is applied to a case study by taking into account the technical performances and environmental constraints. A resource-based cost modeling is also deployed to examine the implication of selected material and process on overall product cost.Findings -The paper demonstrates the capabilities and shortcoming of existing computerized MPS software tools in assisting product managers and designers for handling the growing volume of material/process data.Research limitations/implications -Applying computer-aided MPS approach to complex shape products with multiple features is not a straightforward task and requires further development in existing MPS software tools.Practical implications -Computer-aided MPS systems can assist decision makers in solving many material/process selection problems by following a systematic process.Originality/value -Given today's rapid technological changes, it is important for decision makers to understand the capabilities of computer-aided MPS software tools in handling a growing volume of data.Very limited research has been done to explore the capabilities and limitations of existing material/process selectors. It is the first in the literature that demonstrates the application of multi-criteria deductive approach in MPS using a software tool.

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“…Supporting, as well as obstructing, the proper functioning of a product [7,[10][11][12][13][14][15].…”

Section: Introductionmentioning

confidence: 99%