The division of Product Development provides new methods and tools for virtual platform-based development of sustainable and robust products, as well as product development processes in a lifecycle perspective, with focus on the manufacturing industry. The research is based on design methodology, mechanical engineering, mechanics, statistics, information technology and optimization. The research is conducted within three research groups.
Research groups
Systems Engineering Design
The group studies the product development process and its participants in product developing companies in order to understand their problems and needs. This knowledge gained is then transformed into better work procedures, development methods and computer-based tools.
Geometry Assurance & Robust Design
The research group Geometry Assurance & Robust Design focus on the whole product realization process, from concept to production. The core competence in this group is within assembly modelling and analysis, robust locating system design, variation simulation, visualization, tolerance optimization, inspection preparation and use of inspection data for product and process control.
Machine Elements
The research on machine elements is conducted by the group Chalmers Rock Processing Research (CRPR) and is focused on machines and systems for the production of crushed rock materials. Applications can be found within the mining and mineral industry and the aggregate production. CRPR is internationally acknowledged within modelling of performance and wear in cone crushers, modelling of screens and optimization of crushing plants facilities.
Head of division
- Head of Division, Product Development, Industrial and Materials Science