The design platform – a coherent platform description of heterogeneous design assets for suppliers of highly customised systems

André, Samuel; Elgh, Fredrik; Johansson, Joel; Stolt, Roland

doi:10.1080/09544828.2017.1376244

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“…In more recent publications, the topic of modularization is dealt with in the context of mass customization. André et al present an industry study on platform design that combines views of both the platform and finished products (André et al 2017). Pakkanen et al have identified the most important engineering concepts in this field using the so-called 'Brownfield Process' in order to be able to implement modularization and the creation of product families in a mass customization environment: partitioning logic, set of modules, interfaces, architecture and configuration knowledge (Pakkanen et al 2016).…”

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Model-based systems engineering in modular design

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Modular design allows to reduce costs based on scaling effects. However, due to strong alternating effects between the resulting modules and products, methods and tools are required that enable engineers to use specific views in which the respective information can be linked and retrieved according to the situation. Within the scope of this paper, the model-based systems engineering (MBSE) approach is used to model the complex real-world problem of vehicle modular kits. The aim is to investigate the potentials in this context, how modular kits and products can be efficiently modeled and finally how MBSE can support modular design. In order to investigate this in detail, two extensive studies are carried out in a company over a period of three years. The studies show that modular kits lead to an increased complexity of development. Across industries and companies, the demand for reference product models is shown, which facilitate the unification of inhomogeneous partial models and serve as a knowledge repository for the development of future product generations. On this basis, a framework is derived which enables the reuse of large proportions of the product models of previous product generations. This framework is evaluated on the basis of five case studies.

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“…For products within the ETO-oriented production strategy working with fluctuating requirements this is not surprising and similar findings have been observed previously (Jansson 2013;Jensen 2014). As André et al (2017) stated, for platforms in an ETO-context, coherence across all disciplines in needed, which aligns with the basic principles of lean where long-term strategy and holistic view are cornerstones. Modularisation offers an entry to efficiency but active work in all domains is necessary.…”

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“…This is typically done by using a set of common components which are shared between product variants at the same time as varying distinctive components (variant components) to produce product variants which are differentiated by the market. André et al (2017) introduce a design platform that should support the development of customised products, where coherence across all disciplines is emphasised.…”

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Exploring Product Development in Industrialized Housing to Facilitate a Platform Strategy

Lennartsson¹,

Elgh²

2018

26th Annual Conference of the International Group for Lean Construction

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Industrialized house-building companies are offering unique products by adopting an engineer-to-order (ETO) strategy. Client satisfaction is achieved by adaptation of product solutions and swift introduction of new technology in combination with cost-efficient production and short lead-time for completion. Product development is executed in collaboration with the clients and changes in requirements are frequent. The use of product platforms, where external and internal efficiency are well-balanced, has been acknowledged as a strategic enabler for mass customization and increased competitiveness. However, ETO-companies struggle with adopting the common product platform approach, set by pre-defined modules and components. Predefinitions may cause an imbalance between product development and a lean production system. The aim of this work was to analyse current strategies and support to master the balance of external and internal efficiency in product development within industrialized housebuilding to facilitate the development of a product platform strategy. Data were gathered from a single case study and an on-going product platform development and includes interviews and document analysis. The findings show that product development is guided by a technical platform, but there is an imbalance where external efficiency is prioritized over the internal efficiency.

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“…The DP (André et al, 2017) was created as a response to the lack of platform models for ETO companies; especially as a means to increase the reuse of company assets in environments where requirements fluctuate during the development. A DP is composed of different objects related to Process, Synthesis Resources, Product Constructs, Assessments Resources, Solutions, Projects and Constraint.…”

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Supporting the Modelling and Managing of Relations in the Design Platform

André¹,

Elgh²

2019

Proc. Int. Conf. Eng. Des.

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A common strategy which has in many cases become a necessity in product developing companies is to apply platform thinking to some extent. Engineer-to-order (ETO) companies are firms that need to invest in a significant amount engineering time in each product ordered by customers. These companies have in the past been known to not be fully able to apply platform strategies. An area of concern to product development is the design and manufacture of machine tools aimed for part manufacturing which is a large investment and a critical bottle neck. As a response to these challenges the design platform (DP) concept was developed which is founded on the re-use of company assets. This paper aims to investigate the application of the DP in a company designing and producing unique high-pressure die casting tools for different applications and customers. To enable companies of this character to utilize platform thinking to a higher degree and thus increase the efficiency in product development, a focus is set on modelling and managing relations within the DP. In addition, a PDM system setup is proposed together with an integrated support application for the realisation in industry.

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The design platform – a coherent platform description of heterogeneous design assets for suppliers of highly customised systems

Abstract: This paper has been peer-reviewed but does not include the final publisher proof-corrections or journal pagination.

Cited by 30 publications

References 24 publications

Model-based systems engineering in modular design

Model-based systems engineering in modular design

Exploring Product Development in Industrialized Housing to Facilitate a Platform Strategy

Supporting the Modelling and Managing of Relations in the Design Platform

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