3316 An approach to support reducing by simplifying the components structure
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From the view point of realization of sustainable society, it is required to minimize the consumption of resources and/or energy in designing or producing mechanical products. "Reduce design" is one of the most effective methods because of its advantages such as the cost of material, the cost of transport, and the processes of production. This paper describes an approach to support designers to increase the resource productivity by abstracting and simplifying the product structure among the component connectivity. This approach enables designers to simplify products systematically. A case study based on model of an inkjet printer showed the effectiveness of the methodology.
