Research on design process for complex product

Abstract

The workflow is playing a more and more important role in collaborative design due to inherent complexity of the design process. The characteristics of the development for the complex product are studied and a multi-level, modular, integrated workflow is put forward. The functions which should be provided by the workflow is discussed and based on the function the framework of workflow is set up. Then the execution pattern which takes input/output template as the drive is studied. At last, a workflow management system (WFMS) for the development of radar is illustrated.