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The objective in the project is apply the tools and methods discussed in class to a product family or product platform. Previous projects include: Dissecting and benchmarking (SP/00): Single-Use Cameras from Kodak and Fuji Walkman products from Sony, Aiwa, and Panasonic electric corded drills from Craftsman and DeWalt using product family metrics and tools Developing a parametric, feature-based model and corresponding web-based product analysis and customization system for a family of refiner plates for Durametal (SP/99-SP/01) AFS Casting Congress paper from SP/99 project Improving commonality in custom flow control valves using product platforms for Flowserve Corporation (SP/00) 2001 ASME Design Automation Conference Paper (to appear in Journal of Intelligent Manufacturing) Analyzing Black & Decker's Versapack toolkit to improve commonality (SP/01) Designing the next generation aircraft seat platform for B/E Aerospace (SP/01) Web-based customization in the computer industry (SP/01) ME/IE 597B Computer Group #1 Report from SP/01 ME/IE 597B Computer Group #2 Report from SP/01 eBRC White Paper: A Good Website Can Convey the Wrong Brand Image! (PDF version) Customization in the automobile industry (SP/01) ME/IE 597B Group Report from SP/01 Bill Mistler M.S. Paper McKinsey Report U.S. Department of Commerce Report Develop a Decision-Based Design framework for product family design Martson's DBD Framework Chen's DBD Framework Develop a scale-based family of lighting fixtures for Ivalo Lighting ME/IE 597B Group Presentation from SP/01 ME/IE 597B Group Report from SP/01

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