Handling Product Information- Towards an Improved Use of Product Models in Engineering Design

The choice of adequate product models for specific needs occurring in the product development process is challenging as the number of product model types steadily increases. This paper provides an overview of the current application and scope of product models in engineering design in order to enable a more targeted choice. We provide the necessary theoretical background and discuss the applicability of different classification possibilities in terms of our objectives. Product models are identified within two literature researches and classified according to three main classification criteria     «

The choice of adequate product models for specific needs occurring in the product development process is challenging as the number of product model types steadily increases. This paper provides an overview of the current application and scope of product models in engineering design in order to enable a more targeted choice. We provide the necessary theoretical background and discuss the applicability of different classification possibilities in terms of our objectives. Product models are identif...     »