Modular configuration model for complex engineering products

ABSTRACT: Product configuration systems support customized design in complex engineering. However, as products grow in complexity, the configuration model also grows, making it important to manage these models effectively. Based on industrial case studies, This study shows how companies structure their configuration models and how modularization helps improve flexibility, maintainability, and scalability. The results provide empirical insights and practical guidance for structuring robust configuration models in complex engineering contexts.

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Proceedings of the Design Society
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2026-07-02
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https://doi.org/10.1017/pds.2026.10647
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Product Development and Customization
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Modular configuration model for complex engineering products

Lars Hvam, Qingsong Zhao, Niels Henrik Mortensen, Moritz Ruhrmann
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Product Development and Customization
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Modular configuration model for complex engineering products

Lars Hvam, Qingsong Zhao, Niels Henrik Mortensen, Moritz Ruhrmann
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ABSTRACT: Product configuration systems support customized design in complex engineering. However, as products grow in complexity, the configuration model also grows, making it important to manage these models effectively. Based on industrial case studies, This study shows how companies structure their configuration models and how modularization helps improve flexibility, maintainability, and scalability. The results provide empirical insights and practical guidance for structuring robust configuration models in complex engineering contexts.

Proceedings of the Design SocietyVol. 6
Technical University of Denmark (DK)
Industry, innovation and infrastructure
Openalex Percentile: Top 4%
Product Development and Customization
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