Problem driven innovation design strategies research for product manufacturing process

Area of Science:

• Manufacturing Engineering
• Innovation Management
• Industrial Design

Background:

• Product manufacturing process design is critical for efficiency, cost reduction, and resource control.
• Advanced manufacturing trends introduce complexity, ambiguity, and cross-disciplinary challenges in process design.
• Existing methods struggle to address the innovative demands of complex manufacturing processes.

Purpose of the Study:

• To propose a novel problem-driven innovation design strategy model for complex product manufacturing processes.
• To enhance enterprises' capabilities in process design and innovation.
• To provide a structured approach for identifying, solving, and validating innovative manufacturing process designs.

Main Methods:

• Problem identification through context and process analysis.
• Categorization of opportunities and construction of problem elements.
• Application of innovation methods for solution generation and validation.
• Iterative refinement based on solution validation outcomes.

Main Results:

• A systematic strategy model for innovation in product manufacturing process design.
• Demonstrated feasibility through a case study on wax pattern manufacturing for gas turbine blades.
• Improved identification and resolution of complex manufacturing process challenges.

Conclusions:

• The proposed problem-driven innovation design strategy effectively addresses complexities in product manufacturing process design.
• The model facilitates innovative solutions leading to enhanced production efficiency and reduced costs.
• The strategy offers a robust framework for continuous improvement and innovation in manufacturing.