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Journal articles:
1. Konda S, Monarch I, Sargent P, Subrahmanian E (1992) Shared Memory
in Design: A Unifying Theme for Research and Practice. Res Eng Des 4:
23-42
Books:
2. Otto K, Wood K (2001) Product design, Prentice Hall, New Jersey
Multiauthor books:
3. Cross N, Naughton J, Walker D (1981) Design method and scientific
method. In: Jacques R, Powell JA (eds) Design: Science: Method.
Westbury House, Guildford, UK pp 6-17
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Beskow C, Ritzen S (2000) Performing Changes in Product
Development: A Framework with Keys for Industrial Application. Res Eng
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