International Conference on
Design and Concurrent Engineering 2012
October 15 – 16
Hotel Equatorial Melaka Malaysia

Concurrent engineering refers to a systematic approach that integrates the concurrent design of products and their related processes. This includes the various manufacturing and support activities. Every element of the product life cycle from conception to disposal, design, quality, cost, schedule and customer requirements are meticulously considered.

Manufacturers often rely on new skills and technologies in order to stay ahead and to remain competitive in this ever challenging world.  Their ability to adapt efficiently to evolving demands and requirements are pivotal to their survival in the new global economy. Innovation and creativity are two critical elements that give manufacturers the leading edge. Today, the principle of designing for sustainability is driving the innovation. Sustainability, an emerging concern among manufacturers, recognizes the inter-dependency between the economy, social and the environment. It is essential that each manufacturer considers the total impact of a product during the whole engineering design process. This requires the needs to acquire essential tools and methodology. In the new global economy, products that response well to customers’ demands for quality and longer product life and the society requirement for less generated waste will be successful and highly welcomed.

It is hopeful that this international conference will serve as a good foundation and a starting point for exchange of ideas, knowledge and information between academicians and industrial engineers on issues pertaining to product design and its effect on current demand for global manufacturing sustainability.