The integration of manufacturing constraints and their optImIzation within the design process of mechanical products and systems are now an industrial priority. Following the first two IDMME conferences in Nantes in 1996 and Compiegne in 1998, the purpose of the IDMME'2000 conference was to present recent developments in these areas and new areas within the product and process development theme. The original initiative of the conference is mainly due to the efforts of the French AIP-PRIMECA group (Pool of Computer Resources for Mechanics). The organizing committee and the local organizing institutions (Concordia University, Ecole Poly technique de Montreal, and McGill University) contributed to the success of the conference. The presentation of 190 papers and the presence of more than 225 researchers coming from more than 20 countries demonstrate the success of the initiative. This book contains 57 of these papers selected by an International Scientific Committee: Chairman: C. Fortin (Canada) Co-chairmen: P. Chedmail (France), G. Cognet (France), C. Mascle (Canada), J. Pegna (Canada) J. Angeles (Canada) P. Martin (France) J. L. Batoz (France) C. McMahon (U. K. ) J. C. Bocquet (France) M. Mantyla (Finland) A. - Bernard (France) J. L. Maxwell (USA) P. Bourdet (France) N. M. Patrikalakis (USA) A Clement (France) J. P. Pelle (France) D. Cochran (USA) B. Peseux (France) D. Coutellier (France) D. Play (France) A- Dalsky (Russia) M. Pratt (USA) D. A. Dornfeld (USA) B. Ravani (USA) D. Deneux (France) A. Riviere (France) G. Gogu (France) C.

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Preface. Acknowledgements. List of contributors.1: Design Theory: Methodology. Confrontation of viewpoints in a concurrent engineering process; G. Martin, et al. A concurrent engineering experience based on a cooperative and object oriented design methodology; S. Gomes, J.C. Sagot. A method and a support for a better integration of mechanical simulation in the design process; F. Pourroy, et al. Representation of design activities using neural networks: application to fuzzy dimensioning; F. Bennis, et al. Quantitative constraints in integrated design; X. Fischer, et al. Handling imprecision in pairwise comparison; F. Limayem, B. Yannou.2: Design Theory: Models. A declarative approach to a 2D variational modeler; D. Lesage, et al. Copying of free-forms from digitized data; A. Contri, et al. Flexible parts modelling for virtual reality assembly simulations; J.C. Léon, U. Gandiaga. A rectification algorithm for manifold Boundary representation models; R.I.M. Young, et al. A methodology for modeling process information; R. Bacha, B. Yannou.3: Control, Measurement and Tolerancing. Tight fit design taking into account form and surface defects; J.F. Fontaine, et al. Calculation of virtual and resultant part for variational assembly analysis; L. Pino, et al. 3D Quantification of machining defects; F. Villeneuve, et al. Formal definition of tolerancing in CAD and metrology; P. Serré, et al. Quality measurement on CMM; J.M. Linares, et al. Toward the use of statistical analysis in positional tolerancing; F. Bennis,et al.4: Manufacturing and Modelling. Prediction and simulation of milling burr formation for edge-precision process planning; C.H.Chu, etal. Optimal workpiece localization for machining applications; J.-F. Chatelain, C. Fortin. Analysis and mapping of the dynamic performance of high-precision motion systems; E.V. Bordatchev. Integration of laser material processing into computer-aided product and process development; M. Geiger, A. Kach. Investigation of sheet metal blanking process; M. Rachik, et al. The concept of the machining surface in 5-axis milling of free-form surfaces; C. Tournier, et al.5: Manufacturing and Process Planning. Design process modelling of process planning for flexible lines based on conceptual graphs and design rules: applied to cylinder head machining; A. Lefebvre, et al. Determination of virtual means for the integrated design; K. Mawussi, et al. Selecting material handling equipment with PROMETHEE; P. de Lit, et al. A methodology for cost and quality optimization in a design system by linking quality methods; G. Dragoli, D. Brissaud. Disassembly sequencing using technological data; N. Rejneri, et al. Application of fuzzy logic for an assembly methodology; A. Sinzinkayo, et al.6: Optimal Design of Machines, Structures and Components. Design of closed planar mechanisms of grippers to clutch flat parts; L. Slutski. Interaction of gear epicyclic planets and the effect of web for internal gears; J.-P. de Vaujany, et al. Kinematics of robots with roller-constrained ball-wheels; S. Ostrovskaya, J. Angeles. Structural synthesis of kinematic chains and mechanisms; L. Notash, J. Zhang. General manipulators synthesis for a given workspace; S. Guerry, et al. Object manipulation and mannequin driving based on multi-agent architecture; P. Chedmail, et al.18 additional articles.