Here are the summarized general rules (RG) of design, categorized by common topics. The competitive and innovative advantages are highlighted in bold, and their application is illustrated with Figures or Tables.

RG-ME-03. Self-service with online tools is recommended for customization. Customers can select features like colors or shapes. Modular manufacturing combines standardized and customized modules, integrating seamlessly [1].

This approach enhances production flexibility for standardized and individualized requirements, reducing costs and providing the option of individualization that enriches the product’s added value [1].

Figure 1 illustrates an example of individualized sole design, in which the customer chooses the shoe size online in a standardized/customized way. The design is individualized for the sole by reading the customer’s measurements scanned using his cell phone [1].

References

[1] Luis Lisandro Lopez Taborda et al, Design methodology for Fused Filament Fabrication for medical and personalization applications: framework, Knowledge base/database, methodology, Universidad del Atlántico, Universidad del Norte, 3D Ingenieria BQ SAS, Barranquilla, Colombia, 2024.