Consumer-centric technology has rapidly evolved over the past several years. Now, point-of-sale (POS) innovations have passed their testing phase to become a nearly nonnegotiable requirement for ...

A network of interactions is called modular if it is subdivided into relatively autonomous, internally highly connected components. Modularity has emerged as a rallying point for research in ...

The way a person’s brain is “wired” directly impacts how well they perform simple and complex tasks, according to a new study from researchers at Rice University. The brain is organized into different ...

In the ever-evolving world of technology that is driven by innovation, convenience has become the staple of modern day living. But what exactly is the driving force behind convenience? The answer is ...

Interfaces are a vital component of modularization. But do machine builders have to adhere to specific standards? One of the most significant challenges manufacturers face is: How do I serve the very ...

Java SE 9—the Java Platform Standard Edition version 9—brings big benefits to developers—and it’s now available. The update to the popular enterprise language and platform offers a world of new ...

Baldwin, Carliss Y., and Kim B. Clark. "Modularity in the Design of Complex Engineering Systems." In Complex Engineered Systems: Science Meets Technology, edited by Ali Minai, Dan Braha, and Yaneer ...

The automotive OEMs are looking at more frequent model changes, facelifts and introduction of more variants and trims to meet the ever-evolving consumer demand for novelty and variety in vehicle ...