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Choose One or More Strategies
This selects strategies in the RED section of the matrix
Decreasing the degree of coupling in a design
Develop a new Modular Architecture
Distribute degrees of freedom into different modules
Increase commonality of components
Increasing overall complexity of a design
Oversizing components
Simplify functional operations in design
Use Buss Modularity
Use Carry-Over Components and design elements
Use Clumping
Use Combinability
Use Commercial Off The Shelf (COTS) Components
Use Complex Geometry
Use compliant components for product functions
Use Custom Components
Use feedback mechanisms in function controls
Use Function Sharing
Use Geometric Nesting
Use identified standards
Use Interface Standardization
Use Modular Architecture
Use more computation to control product functions
Use more hardware to control product functions
Use more integral architecture (Decrease use of modularity)
Use or require unique or specialty materials and/or processes and technologies
Use Product Platform based design
Use Sectional Modularity
Use Slot Modularity