Innovation is the driving force of national prosperity, the eternal theme of enterprise development, also the successful magic weapon each of us pursued. To obtain the final ideal solution is the highest goal of enterprises, R&D personnel and scientific researchers when conducting product and technology innovation.
The IDEAL lab in Xiamen University is committed to the research and development of the technological innovation process, methods and tools, and its application in the fields of industrial enterprises. At present, our research is focused on the following items :
The design theory and methodology of mechanical product innovation: including innovative design process for specific needs, TRIZ, systematic design, axiomatic design, knowledge engineering, patent circumvention, green design, innovative re-design, and so on.
Mass customization: the innovation and evolution of the product platform, product family planning and design, cost analysis, and so on.
System simulation and design optimization: the finite element method, structure kinematics and dynamic simulation, virtual design and manufacturing;
Engineering applications: construction machinery, machine tools, household appliances, automobiles……