A concurrent engineering based method for developing a baby carriage

An integrated concurrent engineering methodology for developing a baby carriage is proposed. The development process is divided into three stages for considering the design, manufacture, and assembly problems. The product is first designed based on design criteria to ensure the best matching of needs and requirements. Then the parts and machine tools are coded using group technology (GT). The machine groups and the parts to be processed are given in matrix form using the production flow analysis (PFA) method. The machine cells are arranged based on the balance analysis of process time, and a flexible manufacturing system (FMS) is planned. Finally, the assembly line is planned based on the relationship of the parts. Some related parts are collected as a subassembly system. After the subassembly is decided, the work stations are arranged based on the required assembly time to obtain a high-performance assembly line. The results show that not only is the production cost of the product reduced, but also that the competitive properties are improved. This model can also be applied to develop other products.