ICED Conference

Greening the Design Process: How EU Regulations are Shaping Sustainable Products The European Union (EU) is a leader in promoting sustainable practices. A recent study by Josefin Lövdahl (1); Sophie I. Hallstedt I. (1,2); Jesko Schulte (1) from 1: Blekinge Institute of Technology, Sweden;2: Chalmers University of Technology examine two key EU instruments – the Product Environmental Footprint (PEF) method and Digital Product Passports (DPPs) – and their impact on how companies design and select sustainable solutions (ICED 23 Proceedings). https://lnkd.in/gbewaFxy Join the "Design is a Team Sport" movement at ICED25 Dallas. What are some of the most effective ways to integrate sustainability considerations into the product design process? How can policymakers create regulations that promote ecodesign without placing undue burdens on businesses? Share your thoughts on the role of collaboration and transparency in achieving a more sustainable future. Don't miss out!   · Register for ICED25 Dallas: iced.designsociety.org/ The University of Texas at Dallas, The Design Society #SustainableDesign #Ecodesign #EU #ProductEnvironmentalFootprint #PEF #DigitalProductPassport #DPP #CircularEconomy #Sustainability #LifeCycleAssessment #Collaboration

Lightweighting Done Right: New Design Guidelines for Aluminum Foam Sandwich Aluminum foam sandwich (AFS) is a promising material for building lightweight structures. However, its full potential remains unrealized due to a lack of design knowledge among engineers. A recent study by Patrick Hommel; Daniel Roth; Binz, Hansgeorg; and Matthias Kreimeyer from University of Stuttgart explore the development and evaluation of design guidelines to address this challenge (ICED 23 Proceedings). https://lnkd.in/gkhdCnPi Join the "Design is a Team Sport" movement at ICED25 Dallas. What are some of the biggest challenges associated with adopting new materials like AFS in engineering design? How can design guidelines be developed to effectively bridge the knowledge gap between material properties and practical application? Share your experiences with using lightweight materials in your own design projects. Don't miss out!   · Register for ICED25 Dallas: iced.designsociety.org/ The University of Texas at Dallas, The Design Society #AluminumFoamSandwich #LightweightDesign #DesignGuidelines #MaterialScience #EngineeringDesign #Sustainability #DfX #DesignForX #Manufacturing

Optimizing Design Tolerance for Reduced Waste and Improved Performance: A Multi-Objective Approach Balancing production efficiency with product longevity is a constant challenge in engineering design. Dr. Christoph Bode(1); Stefan Götz (1); Benjamin Schleich (2); Sandro Wartzack (1) from 1: Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg and 2: Product Life Cycle Management, Technische Universität Darmstadt explore a novel approach for optimizing component tolerances by considering both scrap generation during manufacturing and potential failures due to wear during operation (ICED 23 Proceedings). https://lnkd.in/eEYBHniF Join the "Design is a Team Sport" movement at ICED25 Dallas. How can design for manufacturability (DFM) be better integrated with considerations for product lifespan and wear? What are some of the challenges associated with implementing simulation-based optimization in engineering design processes? Share your experiences with balancing production efficiency and product durability in your own design projects. Don't miss out!   · Register for ICED25 Dallas: iced.designsociety.org/ The University of Texas at Dallas, The Design Society #EngineeringDesign #ToleranceDesign #Optimization #Manufacturing #ProductLifeCycle #Wear #Simulation #MultiObjectiveOptimization #DesignForManufacturability #DFM

A Deeper Look into Design Critiques: Exploring Immersive Gaze Sharing Technology Imagine design critiques where everyone can see what their peers are focusing on, fostering a richer and more nuanced communication experience. Yuval Kahlon(1); Santosh Maurya, DEng(2); and Haruyuki Fujii (1) from 1: Tokyo Institute of Technology; 2: Hitachi Ltd. delve into the potential of immersive gaze sharing technology to revolutionize design education, particularly in the context of architectural design critiques (ICED 23 Proceedings). https://lnkd.in/gH9x2gqh Join the "Design is a Team Sport" movement at ICED25 Dallas. How can new technologies like immersive gaze sharing improve communication and collaboration in design education? What are some of the potential challenges and ethical considerations associated with using gaze tracking technology in educational settings? Share your thoughts on the future of immersive learning in design education. Don't miss out!   · Register for ICED25 Dallas: iced.designsociety.org/ The University of Texas at Dallas, The Design Society #DesignEducation #ImmersiveLearning #GazeSharing #Communication #Collaboration #ArchitecturalDesign #DesignCritique #VirtualReality #EducationalTechnology

Testing Strategies for Success: Unlocking Insights in Engineering Design Testing is a crucial part of the engineering design process, especially when knowledge gaps exist. A recent study by Oliver Liewerenz; Patric Grauberger; Thomas Nelius; and Sven Matthiesen from Karlsruhe Institute of Technology explore successful testing strategies for acquiring valuable design knowledge (ICED 23 Proceedings). https://lnkd.in/gbm-R2KM Join the "Design is a Team Sport" movement at ICED25 Dallas. What are some of the biggest challenges associated with testing in engineering design? How can design teams ensure their testing strategies are effective for generating valuable knowledge? Share your experiences with successful testing approaches in your own engineering projects. Don't miss out!   · Register for ICED25 Dallas: iced.designsociety.org/ The University of Texas at Dallas, The Design Society #EngineeringDesign #Testing #DesignProcess #DataDrivenDesign #RapidPrototyping #KnowledgeAcquisition #ProjectManagement #Teamwork #EngineeringEducation

Breaking Down the Challenge: How Design Teams Approach Factory Redesign Designing complex systems, like factories, involves a multitude of decisions. Jeffrey W. Herrmann (1); Erica Gralla (2); and Mohammad Fazelpour (1) from 1: University of Maryland; 2: George Washington University examine how design teams decompose factory redesign problems into smaller, more manageable subproblems (ICED 23 Proceedings). https://lnkd.in/gUA5WAKi Join the "Design is a Team Sport" movement at ICED25 Dallas. What are some effective strategies for decomposing complex design problems into manageable subproblems? How can design teams ensure a balance between individual creativity and collaborative problem-solving during the decomposition process? Share your experiences with using decomposition in your own design projects. Don't miss out!   · Register for ICED25 Dallas: iced.designsociety.org/ The University of Texas at Dallas, The Design Society #FactoryDesign #DesignProcess #Decomposition #ComplexSystems #ProjectManagement #Teamwork #Collaboration #ProblemSolving #HumanFactors

Ecodesigning Rail Infrastructure: A Collaborative Approach to Sustainability Sustainable design, or ecodesign, is crucial for infrastructure projects like railways. A recent study by Joseph Mansour Salamé (1); Yann Leroy(1); Saidani, Michael (1,2); and Isabelle Nicolaï (1) from Université Paris-Saclay, CentraleSupélec, France and University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, USA explore how stakeholders can collaborate to improve environmental performance in rail infrastructure projects (ICED 23 Proceedings). https://lnkd.in/gixSgXzH Join the "Design is a Team Sport" movement at ICED25 Dallas. How can stakeholder collaboration be improved in ecodesign projects for infrastructure development? What are some of the biggest challenges in measuring and managing the environmental impact of large-scale projects? Share your thoughts on the role of data visualization in facilitating communication and decision-making in sustainable design. Don't miss out!   · Register for ICED25 Dallas: iced.designsociety.org/ The University of Texas at Dallas, The Design Society #Ecodesign #Sustainability #RailInfrastructure #ProjectManagement #EnvironmentalPerformance #StakeholderCollaboration #DEMATEL #DataVisualization #EnvironmentalImpactAssessment

Building Smarter: How Digital Twins are Transforming Process Plant Construction The construction of process plants often involves a high degree of customization and on-site work, making it difficult to leverage data as effectively as in other industries. Max Layer (1); Dr. Sebastian Neubert(1); Lea Tiemann(1); and Ralph Stelzer(2) from 1: Siemens Energy Global GmbH & Co.KG; 2: Technische Universität Dresden investigate the use of digital twins to improve information management and streamline process plant construction (ICED 23 Proceedings). https://lnkd.in/guUTXSUZ Join the "Design is a Team Sport" movement at ICED25 Dallas. What are the biggest challenges in managing information flow during process plant construction? How can digital twins be used to improve efficiency and collaboration in construction projects? Share your thoughts on the role of structured data capture and knowledge management in the construction industry. Don't miss out!   · Register for ICED25 Dallas: iced.designsociety.org/ The University of Texas at Dallas, The Design Society #DigitalTwins #ProcessPlantConstruction #InformationManagement #DataFlow #KnowledgeManagement #BIM #ConstructionTechnology #ProjectManagement

Uncertainties: The Bedrock of Agile Development The fast-paced world of today's business landscape demands constant adaptation. Martin Pendzik; Philipp Sembdner; and Kristin Paetzold-Byhain from TU Dresden explore the role of uncertainty in agile product development (ICED 23 Proceedings). https://lnkd.in/ey2fk_jM Join the "Design is a Team Sport" movement at ICED25 Dallas. How can agile teams effectively identify and manage different types of uncertainties in product development? What are some best practices for adapting agile methodologies to address specific VUCA challenges? Share your experiences with managing uncertainties in your own agile projects. Don't miss out!   · Register for ICED25 Dallas: iced.designsociety.org/ The University of Texas at Dallas, The Design Society #AgileDevelopment #ProductDevelopment #VUCA #Uncertainty #ChangeManagement #Teamwork #Iteration #ProjectManagement

Sparking Innovation in Automotive Design: The IDEA Project Creativity is the lifeblood of successful automotive design. A recent study by Dr. Verena Kaschub Lisa (1); Wechner, Reto (2); Krautmacher, Lara (4); Diers, Daniel (2); Matthias Bues (3); Ralf Lossack (5); Uwe Kloster (4); and Oliver Riedel (3) from 1 & 2: University of Stuttgart; 3: Fraunhofer IAO; 4: Reutlingen University; and 5: Siemens Industry Software GmbH explore the development of an interactive tool called IDEA to support creativity sessions in automotive product development (ICED 23 Proceedings). https://lnkd.in/ey2fk_jM Join the "Design is a Team Sport" movement at ICED25 Dallas. What are the biggest challenges in fostering creativity within automotive design teams? How can technology be used more effectively to support creativity methods in product development? Share your thoughts on the role of user-centered design in developing creativity tools. Don't miss out!   · Register for ICED25 Dallas: iced.designsociety.org/ The University of Texas at Dallas, The Design Society #AutomotiveDesign #Creativity #Innovation #ProductDevelopment #DesignMethods #CreativitySupportTools #IDEA #UserCenteredDesign #UserExperience #Usability