Collaborative architecture framework for the design &amp; manufacturing of medical devices

Aguwa, Celestine; Monplaisir, Leslie

doi:10.1109/picmet.2009.5261849

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“…The second step of modularization is to evaluate the developed modules based on costs namely, manufacturing, and reusability (Nepal et al, 2005). Manufacturing costs are related with cost of interface and requirements of assembly resource, such as time and skill set (Aguwa and Monplaisir, 2009). The reusability cost is the cost that required for mixing and matching of the developed modules in order to create product variety.…”

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Modular product architecture for productivity enhancement

Shamsuzzoha

2011

Business Process Management Journal

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Purpose -The aims of this article are to introduce a modularization framework and a method for the formation of modules. Design/methodology/approach -A methodological framework is presented to guide designers and engineers in the formation and selection of suitable modules in developing customized products. Detailed explanations of the framework are presented theoretically. This framework interacts with different product development participants such as resources, customers' preferences, design architecture for planning, and scheduling a custom-built product. A new method is proposed with a case example to facilitate the formation of modules. Findings -This paper investigates the potential of the modularization framework, usable for prioritizing the components dependencies and creating required number of modules. It also explains the overall concept, usability and rules/methods for the module formation applied to product design, to allow a greater degree of freedom for the designer, and the opportunity to reduce development time and increase customer satisfaction. A method, based on the rules for modularity concept is proposed within the scope of this paper.Research limitations/implications -The framework and the method of modularization as illustrated in this article are based on a theoretical hypothesis. Both the approaches require implementing in a real industrial environment in order to generalize their effectiveness, applicability and consistency in the manufacturing arena. Practical implications -Since product architecture is an important element in determining the value and flexibility of the product development process, the relationship pattern between the architecture and productivity is therefore worthy of careful investigation. The aims of modular framework and rules for modularity are to incorporate design variables and dependency structure with a view to enhancing product development lead time and will contribute to the exploitation of overall bottlenecks of manufacturing systems. Originality/value -The implementation framework for modular product architecture seems unique as its potential value could be applied in the industrial environment for production flexibility and reducing bottlenecks. Along with the framework, the presented modularity rule or method will contribute to business architecture with a view to providing more reliable operation, easier maintenance and faster product development time.

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Section: Modular Product Architecturementioning

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Modular product architecture for productivity enhancement

Shamsuzzoha

2011

Business Process Management Journal

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“…This can be overcome by a modular design strategy. This strategy decomposes complex products and systems into simpler subsystems, thereby allowing us to efficiently manage and develop complex products and systems [5,6]. A modular design strategy is also considered to be an enabling technology for developing a large variety of products with reliability and maintainability at reduced costs and development time [7,8].…”

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“…A modular design strategy is also considered to be an enabling technology for developing a large variety of products with reliability and maintainability at reduced costs and development time [7,8]. Sony [9] and Volkswagen [5] have shown clear benefits from adopting a modular product strategy. A number of analytical models for product family design have been successfully developed and tested [10,11].…”

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Effect of Rating Modification on a Fuzzy-Based Modular Architecture for Medical Device Design and Development

Aguwa

Monplaisir

Prasanth

2012

Advances in Fuzzy Systems

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The goal of this research is to determine the effect of customer ratings on the optimal number of modules for medical device design. Medical devices have a 90% failure rate in their first prototype tests according to the international testing body, Intertek. To address this key issue of quality, we present an integrated, collaborative, modular architecture method for medical device design and development. A typical glucometer is used as proof of concept to demonstrate the methodology and analyze the impact of changing the customer ratings on the optimal number of modules and minimum deviation. The implication of this research is to generate scholarly work and to reduce the number of potential failure points in medical devices by determining the optimal number of modules.

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Collaborative architecture framework for the design & manufacturing of medical devices

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Modular product architecture for productivity enhancement

Modular product architecture for productivity enhancement

Effect of Rating Modification on a Fuzzy-Based Modular Architecture for Medical Device Design and Development

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