1 Modeling Imprecision in Engineering Design. - 1 Introduction. - 2 Engineering Design with Imprecision. - 3 Combining Imprecision in Design. - 4 Uncontrollable Variables in Design (Noise). - 5 Hybrid Uncertainty. - 6 A Brake Design Application. - 7 Conclusion. - 2 Multiple Objective Design Optimization. - 1 Introduction. - 2 Problem Statement. - 3 Crisp Approaches for MultiObjective Optimization. - 4 Fuzzy Approaches for MultiObjective Optimization. - 5 Cooperative Fuzzy Games. - 6 Numerical Examples. - 7 Summary. - 3 Intelligent Systems for Configuration Problems. - 1 Intelligent Decision Support Systems for Design and Configuration Tasks. - 2 Modelling Design and Configuration Problems Including Fuzziness. - 3 Description of Applications. - 4 Introduction of KONWERK a Modular Design and Configuration Tool-Kit. - 5 Solving Applications Using the Integrated Approach of Knowledge Based Techniques with Fuzzy Logic and Fuzzy MCDM. - 6 Summary and Conclusions. - 4 Management of Uncertain Information in Simultaneous Engineering. - 1 Introduction. - 2 Aspects of Modeling Uncertain Information. - 3 Model for a Description of Uncertainties on a Contents Level. - 4 Methodology for a Context Dependent Description of Uncertainties. - 5 Information Model to Describe Uncertainties within the Context. - 6 Early Pass on of Information by Structuring Information. - 7 Application of the Methodology. - 8 Conclusion. - 5 Application of the Fuzzy AHP Method for Assessing Alternative Production Cycles. - 1 Introduction. - 2 Selecting which Assessment Method to Apply. - 3 Methods of Weighting and Assessing Stages of Production. - 4 Assessing Production Cycles. - 5 Example of an Assessment Process. - 6 A Method for Personnel Selection in Concurrent Engineering Using Fuzzy Sets. - 1 Introduction. - 2 Personnel Selection inConcurrent Engineering. - 3 Integrated Personnel Planning in CE. - 4 Hierarchical Structure of KSAOs. - 5 Nominal Criteria. - 6 Metric Criteria. - 7 Determination of Overall Suitability. - 8 Conclusion. Language: English