Developing a Framework To Systematically Incorporate Modular Design Considerations Early in the Product Development Process.

In "Developing a Framework To Systematically Incorporate Modular Design Considerations Early in the Product Development Process” the aim is to deliver a systematic approach to include modular design considerations into the design process. The project is divided into two parts. In the first part, a preliminary framework is introduced. The preliminary framework is based on multiple existing tools which have proven their worth in the field. In the second part, using the preliminary framework a case study is performed to validate the framework. In the case study a new coffee machine solution is created, keeping into account modular design considerations. The project delivered the client a new coffee machine solution together with a practical framework that can be used to design products modular.