
The design for assembly (DFA) method has become a widely used way for companies to introduce competitive designs at reduced costs. This text places the consideration and application of automatic assembly in the context of DFA, addressing product design for both automated and...


Text for professional seminars and upper-level undergraduate and graduate courses on assembly automation in manufacturing and product design, and/or reference guide for manufacturing, product, design, industrial, and mechanical engineers seeking to improve productivity and competitiveness...