Journal of Mechanical Design

Papers
(The TQCC of Journal of Mechanical Design is 6. The table below lists those papers that are above that threshold based on CrossRef citation counts [max. 250 papers]. The publications cover those that have been published in the past four years, i.e., from 2022-08-01 to 2026-08-01.)
ArticleCitations
A Customer Journey Mapping Approach With Mobile Application87
Improved Augmented Lagrangian Relaxation-Assisted Analytical Target Cascading for Multidisciplinary Design Optimization76
Evolution Design Methodology of the Metamorphic Mechanisms Inspired by Gene Deduction46
Inspirational Stimuli to Support Creative Ideation for the Design of Artificial Intelligence-Powered Products44
Design-as-a-Service Framework for Enabling Innovations in Small- and Medium-Sized Enterprises44
Toward Understanding Sources and Influences of Design Fixation: A Focus on Example Stimuli and Background of Novice Designers37
Multi-Dimensional Performance Evolution and Evaluation From Traditional Stewart to 3–3 Orthogonal Parallel Mechanisms34
Simultaneous Calibration of an Arbitrary Number of Multiresponse Computer Models34
Investigation on Meshing Stiffness, Load Distribution, and Dynamic Characteristics of a Three-Dimensional Compliance Gear-Hollow Shaft-Bearing System34
Repurposing as a Decommissioning Strategy for Complex Systems: A Systematic Review34
Conformal Modeling and Design of Thin-Walled Curved Lattice Structures With Multiple Gradient Parameters31
Mean Squared Error May Lead You Astray When Optimizing Your Inverse Design Methods27
A Decoupling Algorithm for Efficient Estimation of Failure Probability Function Based on Statistical Moment Functions27
A Scalable Digital Twin Framework Based on a Novel Adaptive Ensemble Surrogate Model27
A Hybrid Data-Driven Performance Prediction and Decision-Making Approach for Production Layout Selection Under Uncertainty26
Natural Language Designing: Language as a Design Medium in Architectural Education26
To Quantize or Not to Quantize: Effects on Generative Models for Topology Optimization Problems26
A Review of Geometric Modeling Design and Deployment Mechanism of Flasher-Based Origami24
The Effect of Potential Analogies and Negative Issues on Creative Designs24
Design Considerations for the Dimensional Synthesis of Cylindrical Developable Mechanisms23
Novel Variable Stiffness Bionic Parallel Wrist: Synthesis, Modeling, and Analysis22
Integrated Sustainable Product Design With Warranty and End-of-Use Considerations22
Special Issue: Integrated Design and Operation of Engineering Systems With Predictive Modeling22
Modeling Stiffness and Stress in Serpentine Flexures for Use in a Compliant Bone Plate21
A Design Framework for Semi-Active Structural Controlled Adjustable Constant Force Mechanisms21
Sequential Sampling-Based Asymptotic Probability Estimation of High-Dimensional Rare Events20
A Systematic Design Approach for Magneto-Active Elastomers with Bayesian Network Classifiers Considering Manufacturing Variability20
Generative Design: Reframing the Role of the Designer in Early-Stage Design Process19
An Efficient Reliability Analysis Method Based on the Improved Radial Basis Function Neural Network19
A Survey of Wave Energy Converter Mechanisms Presented Under the Topological and Functional Viewpoints19
Innovation Design of Multilocomotion Planar Tensegrity Mobile Robot Driven by Machine Learning18
The Incubator: A Serious Game to Study Decision-Making in Product Development18
Design, Build, and Analysis of Small-Scale Wave Energy Converter Prototypes18
A Prediction Method for Design Change Propagation in Complex Mechanical Products Based on Immune Entities18
Topology Optimization of Multiple Degrees-of-Freedom Breakaway Structures18
Design and Optimization of a Large-Stroke XY Compliant Positioning Stage Based on Cross-Axis Flexure Pivot18
Collaboration Between Two Large Language Models for Design Concept Generation17
Parametric Design of a Cable-Driven Coaxial Spherical Parallel Mechanism for Ultrasound Scans17
Syncing Optimization of Dimensionality Reduction and Inversion Via Coupled Autoencoder16
Multidisciplinary Robust Design Optimization Incorporating Extreme Scenario in Sparse Samples16
Multifidelity Topology Design for Turbulent Heat Transfer Problems Using a Darcy Flow Model Incorporating Pseudo-Boundary Layer16
Topology Design of Compliant Mechanism Design With Multiple Component Modeling Connected by Various Joints16
Structural–Parametric Synthesis of Single-Loop 6R and 7R Mechanisms Using Factorization of Motion Polynomials and Its Application in Grippers15
Simulating the Adoption and Social Impact of Improved Cookstoves in Uganda Using Agent-Based Modeling and Neural Networks15
Evidence-Theory-Based Reliability Analysis From the Perspective of Focal Element Classification Using Deep Learning Approach15
Gradient-Based Optimization of Component Layout: Addressing Accessibility and Mounting in Assembly System Design15
An Improved Envelope Method for Time-Dependent Mechanism Reliability15
Bi-Objective Surrogate Feasibility Robust Design Optimization Utilizing Expected Non-Dominated Improvement With Relaxation15
Dataset on Complex Power Systems: Design for Resilient Transmission Networks Using a Generative Model15
In Situ Variable Stiffness Strategy for a Planar Tensegrity Manipulator Using Quadratic Programming15
Thermally Driven Multi-Objective Packing Optimization Using Acceleration Fields15
Uncertainty Analysis and Experimental Study of a Cable-Driven Parallel Lumbar Rehabilitation Robot Based on Evidence Theory14
Remaining Useful Life Prediction for Hall Thrusters Based on Adaptive Self-Cognizant Dynamic System and Multi-Physics Modeling14
Exploring Time and Power Requirement Trade-Offs in an Additive Manufacturing-Disrupted Production Cell14
Do Design Sketches Tell Us How Designers' Ideas Are Related? A Comparison of Functional Similarity Assessment and Designer Concept Mapping14
Exploring the Potential of Four-Bar Linkages in Robotic Exoskeletons: A Comprehensive Review14
Adaptation of Cross-Axis Flexural Pivots for Specific Load-Deformation Regimes14
Design of a Compliant Locking and Unlocking Mechanism Using a Problem Decomposition-Based Method14
Neural Network Surrogate Modeling for Stochastic Finite Element Method Using Three-Dimensional Graph Representations: A Comparative Study14
Neural Network-Assisted Design: A Study of Multiscale Topology Optimization With Smoothly Graded Cellular Structures13
Iterative Uncertainty Calibration for Modeling Metal Additive Manufacturing Processes Using Statistical Moment-Based Metric13
Functional Modeling Supports System Representation13
A Dimension Selection-Based Constrained Multi-Objective Optimization Algorithm Using a Combination of Artificial Intelligence Methods13
Large-Range Rotation-to-Translation Compliant Transmission Mechanism13
A GPU-Based Parallel Region Classification Method for Continuous Constraint Satisfaction Problems13
Design and Kinematic Analysis of an n (2RRU-RRR + 3RPR) Space Capture Mechanism With Collision Buffering13
Trade-Off Characterization Between Social and Environmental Impacts Using Agent-Based Product Adoption Models and Life Cycle Assessment13
What Factors Impact Psychological Safety in Engineering Student Teams? A Mixed-Method Longitudinal Investigation13
Simultaneous Thermal–Electrical Cloak and Camouflage Via Level-Set-Based Topology Optimization13
An Adaptive Two-Stage Kriging-Based Infilling Strategy for Efficient Multi-Objective Global Optimization13
Exploring the Influence of Requirement Representation on Idea Generation13
Optimization Synthesis of Hybrid Six-Bar Mechanism With Non-Circular Gear Constraints13
Design Synthesis of Structural Systems as a Markov Decision Process Solved With Deep Reinforcement Learning12
Extreme Design: An Editorial on a New Research Framework Within Engineering Design12
Design of Remote Center of Motion Endoscope Manipulators With Mechanical Safety Features12
CH-WGAN: Uncertainty-Aware Generative Design of Three-Dimensional Aperiodic Architected Cellular Materials Via Signed Distance Fields12
Multi-Objective Optimal Design Based on Reinforcement Learning12
A Novel Family of Partially-Decoupled 2R1T RCM Mechanisms for Minimally Invasive Surgical Robot: Conceptual Design, Kinematics, Singularity and Workspace Analysis12
Dimensional Optimization of Parallel Mechanisms Based on Differential Evolution12
Design and Performance Analysis of a Novel Ankle Rehabilitation Robot Considering the Human Body Soft Tissue Deformation12
A Novel Method to Design Translational Parallel Manipulators With an Assigned Maximum Orientation Error12
A New Class of Single-Degree-of-Freedom Compliant Mechanisms With Optimal Bearing Characteristics12
A Design for Remanufacturing Framework Incorporating Identification, Evaluation, and Validation: A Case Study of Hydraulic Manifold12
Deep Reinforcement Learning-Based Optimization for the Shape of an Adhesive Pillar With Enhanced Adhesion Strength12
A Comparative Analysis of Student Perceptions of Recommendations for Engagement in Design Processes12
Bio-Inspired Avenues for Advancing Brain Injury Prevention11
Design and Examination of Compound Planetary Gearboxes to Investigate the Impact of 3D-Printed Embedded Bearings for Assistive Exoskeletons Actuators11
An Efficient Decoupled Reliability-Based Topology Optimization Method Based on a Performance Shift Strategy11
Manufacturing Fixation in Design: Exploring the Effects of Manufacturing Fixation During Idea Generation11
Topology Optimization of a Remote Center Compliance Device for Peg-in-Hole Assembly Operations11
Topological Optimization and Generative Design for Additive Manufacturing: Software, Trends, and Opportunities11
Use of a Reconfigurable Linkage for the Control of Center of Rotation: Application to a 3T3R Spherical Parallel Mechanism11
GraphDGM: A Generative Data-Driven Design Approach for Frame and Lattice Structures11
A Calculation Method for Antiscuffing Load Capacity of Herringbone Gear Considering Shaft Misalignment Error11
Exploring the Manifestation of Design for Manufacturing Heuristics in Students' Early-Stage Engineering Design Concepts11
Optimum Design for a New Reconfigurable Two-Wheeled Self-Balancing Robot Based on Virtual Equivalent Parallel Mechanism11
An Overview of Uncertain Control Co-Design Formulations11
Guiding Generalized Team Problem-Solving Through a Collective Intelligence-Based Artificial Intelligence Facilitator11
Design and Analysis of Missile Deployable Flared Skirt Based on Multilink Mechanism10
SheetGen: A Rule-Based Generative Design Algorithm for Manufacturability-Focused Sheet Metal Parts Based on Domain-Specific Design Knowledge10
Design and Evaluation of Three-Phalange Underactuated Adaptive LSDH Finger10
Design Optimization of Lattice Structures Under Impact Loading for Additive Manufacturing10
A Computational Model of Human Proficiency in Engineering Configuration Design10
Large Language Models for Computer-Aided Design Fine Tuned: Dataset and Experiments10
Fusion of Multiple Data Sources for Vehicle Crashworthiness Prediction Using CycleGAN and Temporal Convolutional Networks10
Data-Driven Morphological Exploration and Shape Optimization for Turbulent Pipe Systems9
Human-in-the-Loop Bayesian Optimization for Artificial Intelligence-Guided Design9
GenCAD-Three-Dimensional: Computer-Aided Design Program Generation Using Multimodal Latent Space Alignment and Synthetic Dataset Balancing9
Adaptive First-Crossing Approach for Life-Cycle Reliability Analysis9
Latent Crossover for Data-Driven Multifidelity Topology Design9
A Unified Real-Time Motion Generation Algorithm for Approximate Position Analysis of Planar N-Bar Mechanisms9
Constructing Product Usage Context Knowledge Graph Using User-Generated Content for User-Driven Customization9
Accounting for Machine Learning Prediction Errors in Design9
MSEval: A Dataset for Material Selection in Conceptual Design to Evaluate Algorithmic Models9
A Repurposable Attribute Basis for Identifying Repurposing Opportunities in Decommissioned Products9
A Streamline-Guided Dehomogenization Approach for Structural Design9
A Disassembly Scoring Framework for Human–Robot Collaboration Based on Robotic Capabilities9
Shape Optimization for Temperature Regulation in Extrusion Dies Using Microstructures9
Cultural Context in Engineering Design: Exploring the Influence of Communication on Design Practices9
Modeling Technical Risk Propagation Using Field-Effects in Automotive Technology Infusion Design Studies9
Path Optimization From En Route 3D-Printed Aircraft Using Physics-Based Estimation Methods and Surrogate Models9
Mobility Prediction of Off-Road Ground Vehicles Using a Dynamic Ensemble of NARX Models9
Data-Driven Car Drag Prediction With Depth and Normal Renderings8
Incremental and Direct Design Optimization Using Mathematical Programming and Symbolic Regression8
MeshPointNet: 3D Surface Classification Using Graph Neural Networks and Conformal Predictions on Mesh-Based Representations8
Investigating Social Relevance and Knowledge Construction in Engineering Design Research Published in the Journals of Mechanical Design and 8
A Multiagent Architecture of Requirement-Driven Mechanical System Optimization8
HM-SYNC: A Multimodal Dataset of Human Interactions With Advanced Manufacturing Machinery8
A Quasi-Static Load Distribution Model for Deep Groove Ball Bearings8
Importance-Induced Customer Segmentation Using Explainable Machine Learning8
A Product Life Cycle Approach to Medical Device Development for Low-Resource Settings—A Systematic Literature Review Validated in Bolivia8
Data-Driven Global Sensitivity Analysis of Variable Groups for Understanding Complex Physical Interactions in Engineering Design8
Computational Design of 2D Lattice Structures Based on Crystallographic Symmetries8
Understanding Resilience Optimization Architectures: Alignment and Coupling in Multilevel Decomposition Strategies8
A Center-Plate Origami Configuration for Spatial Capture and Its Kinematic Characterization Analysis8
Optimal Synthesis of Zero-Stiffness Compliant Mechanisms Based on Potential Energy Principle8
A Novel Arc-Cycloid Conjugate Pair for Spiral Bevel Gears: Design, Meshing Analysis, and Experimental Validation8
Multi-Objective Bayesian Optimization Supported by an Expected Pareto Distance Change8
A Visual Representation of Engineering Catalogs Using Variational Autoencoders8
A Method for Synthesizing Ontology-Based Textual Design Datasets: Evaluating the Potential of Large Language Model in Domain-Specific Dataset Generation8
Artificial Intelligence Impersonating a Human: The Impact of Design Facilitator Identity on Human Designers8
Characterizing Designs Via Isometric Embeddings: Applications to Airfoil Inverse Design8
TCN-GAWO: Genetic Algorithm Enhanced Weight Optimization for Temporal Convolutional Network8
Nonlinear Design, Analysis, and Tests of a Compact Compliant Linear Guide With Internal Connection8
Deep Learning Conceptual Design of Sit-to-Stand Parallel Motion Six-Bar Mechanisms8
Simulated Stakeholders: Using Critical Frameworks to Examine LLM agents in early-stage design8
Maximum Stress Minimization Via Data-Driven Multifidelity Topology Design8
A Planar Mechanism Synthesis Approach Based on Flexible Joint Model8
Generating Periodic Lattice Truss Materials and Determining Mechanical Properties Based on Canonical Descriptors7
Constraining the Feasible Design Space in Bayesian Optimization With User Feedback7
Dynamic Resource Allocation in Systems-of-Systems Using a Heuristic-Based Interpretable Deep Reinforcement Learning7
Characterizing Design Rationales Using Computational Linguistics and Human Evaluations7
Structural Synthesis and Application of Gear–Linkage/Cam Mechanism Based on Gear Pair Substitution7
The Functional Reasoning Design Language: Supporting Hazard Analysis With Graphical Models of Behavioral Interaction7
Reliability-Based Design of Additively Manufactured Michell Structures for Aerospace Certification7
We’re All in This Together: Evaluating the Dynamics of Designers' Moods Throughout the Collaborative Design Process and Their Impact on Project Outcomes7
An Integrated Kinematic Mapping and Fourier Method to Design Spherical Coupled Serial Chain Mechanisms for Single-Joint Rehabilitation7
Design, Simulation, and Fabrication of Composite Lattice Orthoses With Enhanced Structural Performance7
Design and Modeling of a Topology-Morphing Spherical Mechanism With Mobility and Compliance Switching7
Looking Beyond Self-Reported Cognitive Load: Comparing Pupil Diameter Against Self-Reported Cognitive Load in Design Tasks7
A Methodology for Objective Design Fixation Analysis in Constrained Design Tools7
A Multistage Amplification Compliant Adjustable Constant-Force Gripper Using M-Shaped Beams7
Adaptive Learning of Design Policies Over Nonhierarchical Multi-Fidelity Models Guided by Policy Alignment7
Descriptor Aided Bayesian Optimization for Many-Level Qualitative Variables With Materials Design Applications7
Computational Design of Multi-State Lattice Structures With Finite Mechanisms for Shape Morphing7
Design, Analysis, and Experimental Evaluation of a New Expansion Screw Using Compliant Mechanisms7
Autonomous Synthesis of Mechanisms With Obstacle Avoidance Using the Spring-Connected Rigid Block Model7
Attribute-Sentiment-Guided Summarization of User Opinions From Online Reviews7
Investigating Unconscious Verbal Mimicry as a Measure of Empathy in Design7
Context Matters: Exploring the Role of Persona Gender and Stereotypes in Design Through Contextual and Dispositional Empathy6
Paper or Tablet? The Impact of Digital Tools on Sketching During Engineering Design Concept Generation6
Global Product Design Platforming: A Comparison of Two Equilibrium Solution Methods6
Design of Transmission Networks for Enhanced Resilience Under Stochastic Disruption Scenarios Using Graph Generative Models6
DesignFusion: Integrating Generative Models for Conceptual Design Enrichment6
Periodic Composite Function-Based Approach for Designing Architected Materials With Programable Poisson’s Ratios6
Fourier-Based Function Generation of Four-Bar Linkages With an Improved Sampling Points Adjustment and Sylvester's Dialytic Elimination Method6
A Comparative Analysis of Cognitive Engagement Through Embedding Design-Based Learning in Fluid Mechanics6
Assessing the Manufacturability of Students’ Early-Stage Designs Based on Previous Experience With Traditional Manufacturing and Additive Manufacturing6
GUST: Quantifying Free-Form Geometric Uncertainty of Metamaterials Using Small Data6
Development and Optimization of a Noncircular Pulley for Motion Decoupling in Cable-Driven Serial Robots6
Development and Dynamic State Estimation for Robotic Knee–Ankle Orthosis With Shape Memory Alloy Actuators6
Bistable Stopper Design and Force Prediction for Precision and Power Grasps of Soft Robotic Fingers for Industrial Manipulation6
Design Optimization for Uniform Stress Distribution in Mechanical Metamaterials Using a Maximum Material Utilization Metric6
Simulation-Based Design and Evaluation of a Robotic Hand for Combat Casualty Care Tasks6
A Variable Stiffness Soft Robotic Hand Featuring Ball-Jointed Skeleton Coupled With Particles6
Multi-Objective Counterfactuals for Design: A Model-Agnostic Counterfactual Search Method for Multi-Modal Design Modifications6
A Comparative Study Between the Generalized Polynomial Chaos Expansion- and First-Order Reliability Method-Based Formulations of Simulation-Based Control Co-Design6
Analysis and Synthesis of Flexible-Link Mechanisms Using Absolute Nodal Coordinate Formulation6
Concept Chaining Patterns During Ideation Using Digital Tablets6
Langevin Bifidelity Importance Sampling for Failure Probability Estimation6
A Hybrid Semantic Networks Construction Framework for Engineering Design6
A Design Method for Logarithmic Spiral Movable Tooth Drive to Avoid Curvature Interference6
A Predictive and Generative Design Approach for Three-Dimensional Mesh Shapes Using Target-Embedding Variational Autoencoder6
Design Principles and Restrictions for Continuous Fiber-Reinforced Additive Manufacturing6
Nature Versus Nurture: Examining Engineering Classrooms and Their Effectiveness in Fostering Student Perception of Creative Climate6
Hydrodynamic Performance Analysis of Herringbone-Textured Floating Ring Bearing for Locomotive Turbochargers6
Optimal Design of Assembling Robot Considering Different Limb Topologies and Layouts6
Reliability Analysis Considering Model Uncertainty Based on Adaptive Expectation Maximization-Enhanced Stochastic Polynomial Chaos Expansion6
Design, Analysis, and Experiment of the Origami Robot Based on Spherical-Linkage Parallel Mechanism6
Design of a Stiffened Space Membrane Structure Using Explicit Topology Optimization6
Designing Mixed-Category Stochastic Microstructures by Deep Generative Model-Based and Curvature Functional-Based Methods6
Design Space Enumeration for Shape-Changing Structures Using a Bioinspired Heuristic6
SPGD: Steepest Perturbed Gradient Descent Optimization6
Systematic Review and Classification of the Engineering for Global Development Literature Based on Design Tools and Methods for Social Impact Consideration6
A New Framework for Efficient Sequential Sampling-Based RBDO Using Space Mapping6
Variant-Level Interface Standardization Methodology for Complexity Reduction in Product Family Design6
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