Interface-Linked Design Methodology for Reduced Development Time – Theoretical Considerations and Successful Implementation

Authors

Dr. H. Sorger, Dipl.-Ing. A. Maier, Dr. R. Marquard, AVL List GmbH, Graz

Year

2004

Print Info

Fortschritt-Berichte VDI, Reihe 12, Nr. 566

Summary

For passenger car manufacturers it is a vital task to meet the demands of faster changing market trends with shorter model cycles despite increasing cost pressure. Therefore the flexibility of newly created processes and methods will be of great importance. Against this background AVL developed an integrated design method that enables designers to bring in their creativity for a wide range of requirements and to work together in a target-oriented development team to reach the best possible creative solution. This design methodology is an essential module in the optimized AVL product development process. The described AVL design methodology as driving tool was successfully applied to the development of a new engine family consisting of gasoline and diesel engines in inline and V- configuration. Due to the highly integrated simultaneous process it was possible to reduce the development time significantely and to enhance the product quality in parallel. The new approved design methodology will be the basis for all upcoming design activities at AVL.

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