MODULAR FUNCTION DEPLOYMENT (MFD) - INDUSTRIAL EXPERIENCES

Year: 1997
Editor: M.Tichem, T.Storm, M.M. Andreasen, A.H.B. Duffy
Author: Erixon, Gunnar
Page(s): 149 - 158

Abstract

Modular Function deployment (MFD) is a method for the creation of modular product design, using the concept of "module drivers" [1]. It has been applied in a number of modularisation projects e.g. mobile winches, car doors and fronts, fifth-wheels for heavy trucks, draw bar couplings, servo drives and vacuum cleaners. Experiences from two of these cases are discussed in this paper..

Keywords: DFX, modularity, modules, design methodology, design theory, flexibility, design for variety.