45th AIAA/ASME/ASCE/AHS/ASC Structures, Structural Dynamics & Materials Conference, Palm Springs, CA
Authors: Dipankar K GhoshPublication Date: April 19-22, 2004
Abstract:
This paper addresses the need and usage of an innovative design tool called robust design that could be employed during the whole product lifecycle management (PLM) to facilitate the business success for the long run. Quality in itself is an important business strategy for the long-term success. Many quality failures can be traced back to the design deficiencies, which must be addressed using robust design approaches very early in the design cycle. VR&D, over the last 15 years, has been developing and providing a number of tools that could be used to improve productivity and quality in product development. This paper will address the development of a framework for performing a robust design approach called Design For Six Sigma (DFSS). It will describe strategies and tools that can be used to successfully implement a robust design approach The VisualDOC optimization software system will provide the necessary software tools for implementing the proposed framework.