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As an introduction chapter, the conventional functions of design automation on mechanical products are first briefed. After that, this chapter analyzes the demand for new tools in the design automation of human-centered freeform products. Answers to the following questions can be found in this chapter: (i) Why are not conventional techniques good enough for the design automation of human-centered freeform products? (ii) What are the common characteristics of human-centered freeform products? (iii) What are the necessary techniques for the design automation of human-centered freeform products?
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Wang, C.C.L.C. (2013). Introduction. In: Geometric Modeling and Reasoning of Human-Centered Freeform Products. Springer, London. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4471-4360-4_1
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