Product Design for Modularity

Kamrani (University of Michigan) and Salhieh (University of Amman) propose a modular approach to the design of complex products using similar components that facilitates a quicker response to changing market demands. The approach focuses on decomposing the overall design problem into functionally independent elements, among which interactions are minimized. The second edition moves the case study of a four gear speed reducer into its own chapter. Annotation copyrighted by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR