1997 International Forum on DFMA
"Global Impact" - June 9-10 1997.

Worldwide Deployment of Design for Assembly - The Challenges of Cross-Functional and Cross Cultural Engineering
Z. Larsen, T. Glassey, M. Orelup, D. Pherson
Otis Elevator

Why Can't "You" Use the DFA Tools for Early Product Cost and Concept Development
G. Lewis
Digital Equipment Corp

Achieving World Class Quality while Saving Money through DFM
C. Hinckley
Sandia National Labs

DFA - Integration of the Process and Data at Computing Devices Canada
G. Strotman
Computing Devices Canada

Concurrent Engineering Approach to the Development of the TM600
P. Zimmerman
Texas Instruments

Experiences of Creative Cross - Functional DFMA Process from ABB
Koivunen, H. Wikstrom
ABB Corporate Research

The Application of DFMA Techniques in Automotive Door Systems Design
B. Staser
Delphi Interior

DFA and the Next Generation of Abbott Instruments
M. Dede, B. Luoma
Abbott Laboratories

Design for Manufacturing and Assembly Application on the Design of the AH64D Helicopter
A. Herrera
McDonnell Douglas

The Paired Comparison Analysis Tool for Developing Consensus on Criteria Weighting Factors for Early Concept Selection
B. Tuttle
GMI Engineering & Management Institute

Product and Assembly System Design in a Virtual Environment
J. Hagadorn
Cegelec AEG Automation Systems Corp.

DFMA in Rapid Product Development
W. Sun
Drexel University

Cost Reduction and Reliability Improvement of Video Game Machines through Design for Manufacture and Assembly Techniques
R. Phillips
Texas Instruments Technologies

Supporting the Design of Logistically Friendly Products
T. Wahlers, M. Mittendorf
University of Hanover

Development of Household Equipment with DFMA Methods in Zelmer
S. Lorincz, Z. Leniart
K+F R&D, Zelmer Household Equipment Works

EcoDesign Innovation:  Breaking the Barriers
S. Kalisvaart
TNO

Application of DFE in New Product and Material Recovery
L. Nielsen
Digital Equipment Corp.

World's First Lead Free Telephone Set
B. Trumble
Nortel Technology

Requirements for a Model of Supplier Machining Capability in the Aerospace Industry
S. Cooper, I. Fan, N. Ward, K. Sehdev, G. Williams
The CMI Institute

Using DFA to Enhance Value Engineering/Value Analysis Workshop
R. Johnson
Magna Interior Systems - Seating Group

Design of Production Equipment
A. O'Connell
Ford Motor Company

Wheat from Chaff: Teaching how to Gather, Analyze and Apply Information
D. Meeker, D. Wallace, S. Weiner
Digital Equipment Corp., MIT