Modular system for methodological design of body assemblies

Abstract

The University of Applied Sciences (HAW) Hamburg and the University of Hertfordshire in collaboration with the automotive industry set up a R&D process to optimise the design methods in the “new” parametric associative approach. The objective with the parametric associative design was to develop new methods for task allocation and a more “structured” approach in the organisation of design processes while designing automotive body components. Groups consisting of four to seven students evaluated and developed body assemblies. 22 realistic projects were identified before by automotive companies. Here, important conclusions are presented for the example A-pillar.