Journal of Mechanical Design: Recent submissions
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MCERF: Advancing Multimodal Large Language Model Evaluation of Engineering Documentation With Enhanced Retrieval
(The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), 2026)Abstract. Engineering rulebooks and technical standards contain multimodal information like dense text, tables, and illustrations that are challenging for retrieval augmented generation (RAG) systems. Building upon the ... -
Variant-Level Interface Standardization Methodology for Complexity Reduction in Product Family Design
(The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), 2026)Abstract. Managing design complexity is a critical challenge in modular product families, especially when diverse module variants must be combined via standard interfaces. This study proposes a methodology for interface ... -
Gaussian Process Regression With Interquartile Range Selection and Stacking Ensemble for Engineering Design
(The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), 2026)Abstract. This study proposes a selection and stacking ensemble-based method to facilitate the determination of the covariance function type for Gaussian process regression. The proposed method operates at the model ensemble ... -
Topology Optimization for Die Casting With Nonplanar Parting Surfaces and Side Dies
(The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), 2026)Abstract. This article presents a topology optimization method for the simultaneous design of castable geometry, arbitrarily curved parting surfaces, and the inclusion of lateral side dies when necessary. An undercut-free ... -
Meta-Initialized Hierarchical Surrogate Optimization for Computationally Efficient Topology Optimization
(The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), 2026)Abstract. Topology optimization enables lightweight, high-stiffness designs, but practical deployment is limited by repeated finite element method (FEM) cost and sensitivity to numerical regularization, such as ... -
Parametric Multi-Objective Optimization for Simultaneous and Nested Control Co-Design Formulations With Tube-Based Model Predictive Controllers
(The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), 2026)Abstract. Control co-design (CCD) aims to jointly optimize physical systems and controllers to achieve superior system-level performance compared to traditional sequential design. However, practical challenges, such as ... -
Configuration Synthesis, Modeling, and Analysis of a Spatial Compliant Constant-Force Mechanism for Suppressing Parasitic Displacements
(The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), 2026)Abstract. Compliant constant-force mechanisms are critical for precision operations, but traditional planar configurations suffer from undesirable parasitic displacements under external disturbances due to inadequate ... -
Nonlinear Design, Analysis, and Tests of a Compact Compliant Linear Guide With Internal Connection
(The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), 2026)Abstract. The standard symmetric double parallel compliant mechanism (SDPCM) is commonly used in high-precision applications as it provides large-range linear motion in the primary degree of freedom (DoF) with linear ... -
GLOBE: Global Topological Exploration for Large-Displacement Compliant Constant-Force Mechanism Synthesis
(The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), 2026)Abstract. Conventional methods for synthesizing large-displacement compliant constant-force mechanisms (CCFMs) are limited by approaches that fix a single topology and apply local refinements, which restricts the displacement ... -
A New Class of Single-Degree-of-Freedom Compliant Mechanisms With Optimal Bearing Characteristics
(The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), 2026)Abstract. This paper introduces a new class of single-degree-of-freedom (DoF) compliant mechanisms that exhibit optimal bearing characteristics, defined by low stiffness in the out-of-plane motion direction, high stiffness ... -
Compliant Mechanisms for Invertible Poisson’s Ratio and Tunable Stiffness in Cell Culture Substrates
(The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), 2026)Abstract. The mechanical environment of a substrate plays a key role in influencing the behavior of adherent biological cells, with implications for designing substrates suited for organoid culture. Traditional tunable ... -
Dimensional Optimization of a Space Quadruped Climbing Robot Based on Dominant Joint-Workspace Partition Framework
(The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), 2026)Abstract. This article presents a comprehensive dimensional design and optimization strategy for a redundantly actuated space quadruped climbing robot. Our approach focuses on non-dimensional optimization, utilizing a ... -
A Hybrid Data-Driven Performance Prediction and Decision-Making Approach for Production Layout Selection Under Uncertainty
(The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), 2026)Abstract. As products become more sophisticated and quality demands grow, manufacturing systems are becoming increasingly complex. In particular, for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) operating complex, high-mix, low-volume ... -
Response-Adaptive Space-Filling Sampling Strategy for Efficient Surrogate Modeling
(The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), 2026)Abstract. This article presents a new adaptive sequential sampling strategy for surrogate models based on the maximin distance criterion space filling of the system response quantity (SRQ). The strategy enables sequential ... -
Incremental and Direct Design Optimization Using Mathematical Programming and Symbolic Regression
(The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), 2026)Abstract. Long-term product line planning often requires identifying a sequence of designs with small changes and progressively improved performance. This is to enable a gradual transition of users from an existing product ... -
Explainable Artificial Intelligence in Conceptual Design: An Large Language Model–Powered Framework to Enhance Originality and Credibility
(The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), 2026)Abstract. Recent advances in large language models (LLMs) offer new opportunities for conceptual design, but their opaque reasoning often limits their adoption as active design agents. Explainable artificial intelligence ... -
Topology Optimization of Multiple Degrees-of-Freedom Breakaway Structures
(The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), 2026)Abstract. Breakaway devices are mechanical “fuses” to protect critical components from damage caused by excessive loads. Current breakaway devices are designed by analytical or empirical approaches, resulting in complicated ... -
Heterogeneous Metamaterials Design Via Multiscale Neural Implicit Representation
(The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), 2026)Abstract. Metamaterials are engineered materials composed of specially designed unit cells that exhibit extraordinary properties beyond those of natural materials. Complex engineering tasks often require heterogeneous unit ... -
Multi-Target-Reliability-Based Design Optimization: A New RBDO Method Considering Multiple Target Reliabilities Simultaneously
(The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), 2026)Abstract. Traditional reliability-based design optimization (RBDO) methods are typically developed to address problems with a single-target reliability. However, as the complexity of engineering structures increases, there ... -
Inverse Design for Additive Manufacturing Driven by Thermal-Induced Distortion
(The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), 2026)Abstract. Additive manufacturing (AM) technology enables the creation of complex objects and has significant application potential across various fields. However, as a layer-by-layer construction process, AM is influenced ...