Abstract: In this paper, a valuebased global optimization (VGO) algorithm is introduced. The algorithm uses kriginglike surrogate models and a sequential sampling strategy based on value of information (VoI) to optimize an objective ...

Abstract: In the product development process, as it is currently practiced, production is still often neglected in the early design phases, leading to late and costly changes. Using the knowledge of product designers concerning ...

Abstract: This study offers insight into the processes of expert designers at the Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL) and how they use heuristics in the design process. A methodology for the extraction, classification, and characterization ...