The efficiency and quality of a complex aluminium extrusion mould design can be largely
improved based on reusing the relevant design knowledge recommended based on design …

Aluminium profiles have an increasing demand since its excellent physical properties. At the
same time, the crosssection shape of the profile is becoming more and more complex, which …

Aluminium profiles are widely used in distinct fields since their excellent physical properties,
and the quality and efficiency of producing aluminium profiles are largely depending on the …

Design knowledge reuse is regarded as an effective strategy for design organizations to
develop products with shorter time and less effort. However, existing design reuse …

Mass customization aims to meet individual requirements and, therefore, is one way to
attract and retain customers—a key challenge in the design industry. The increase in design …

Abstract Design rationale is an explanation and record of product design process, being an
important category of design knowledge. The content and representation of design rationale …

Reuse of existing design knowledge is the key to realize rapid product design. Analysis of
present knowledge capture, representation and reuse method as well as study of static and …

Abstract Design knowledge reuse is widely accepted as an effective strategy for designers to
develop robust artifacts with less time and lower cost. However, there has been very little …

Die design is experience-extensive in the field of plasticity engineering, in which knowledge
and experience play a very important role in supporting the design process. In order to make …

Traditional computer-aided design (CAD) and product lifecycle management (PLM) tools
have their limitations in supporting quick-to-market, mass-customized product development …