| Number | 0249955018 |
|---|---|
| Type | lecture |
| Duration | 3 SWS |
| Term | Wintersemester 2025/26 |
| Language of instruction | English |
Objectives
After completing the course, students will be able to:
• Describe the essential steps of a generic product development process, applicable to all technical disciplines
• Select appropriate methods for particular product development scenarios.
• Generate and analyze requirements for complex systems
• Model product architectures, functions and properties and their dependencies
• Apply methods for solution generation, systematic evaluation and decision making
• Transfer the acquired knowledge to new product development scenarios.
• Describe the essential steps of a generic product development process, applicable to all technical disciplines
• Select appropriate methods for particular product development scenarios.
• Generate and analyze requirements for complex systems
• Model product architectures, functions and properties and their dependencies
• Apply methods for solution generation, systematic evaluation and decision making
• Transfer the acquired knowledge to new product development scenarios.
Description
The aim of the lecture is to convey key methods and approaches for the systematic and successful development of technical products. The focus is on structured approaches to the analysis, planning, and design of products and product families.
The course covers methods for requirements analysis and generation (e.g., using benchmarking and solution spaces), modeling and structuring complex systems with Design Structure Matrices (DSM) and Attribute Dependency Graphs (ADG), as well as development of solutions using techniques such as morphological charts or target cascading, and systematic evaluation and decision-making methods such as FMEA and utility evaluation.
In addition, various process models of product development (e.g., the V-Model) are introduced. Agile approaches are also considered as modern practices in product development.
The course covers methods for requirements analysis and generation (e.g., using benchmarking and solution spaces), modeling and structuring complex systems with Design Structure Matrices (DSM) and Attribute Dependency Graphs (ADG), as well as development of solutions using techniques such as morphological charts or target cascading, and systematic evaluation and decision-making methods such as FMEA and utility evaluation.
In addition, various process models of product development (e.g., the V-Model) are introduced. Agile approaches are also considered as modern practices in product development.
Teaching and learning methods
The lecture will be streamed live on the platform Zoom. It will also be uploaded as a video on Moodle.
The lecture's content will be transmitted by presentations and exercises. The presentations explain different methods and illustrate them by examples from industrial practice. The exercises serve to apply the methods on other examples. The results of the exercises are discussed between lecturers and audience. For this purpose, interactive methods and tools are used (e.g. online feedback). The use of examples from different areas support the transfer of knowledge on different product development tasks.
Lecture and Exercises will take place on the same date. There is no separation between Lecture and Exercises. The lecture will be held in english.
The lecture's content will be transmitted by presentations and exercises. The presentations explain different methods and illustrate them by examples from industrial practice. The exercises serve to apply the methods on other examples. The results of the exercises are discussed between lecturers and audience. For this purpose, interactive methods and tools are used (e.g. online feedback). The use of examples from different areas support the transfer of knowledge on different product development tasks.
Lecture and Exercises will take place on the same date. There is no separation between Lecture and Exercises. The lecture will be held in english.
Examination
Written exam, 60 min
Only permittable aids: Non-programmable calculators, dictionary without notes
Only permittable aids: Non-programmable calculators, dictionary without notes
Recommended literature
Pahl, G.; Beitz, W. Engineering design - a systematic approach. London: Springer (2013) (3rd ed.);
Cross, N. Engineering design methods, Chichester: Wiley (2008).
Ulrich, K., Eppinger, S. Product Design and Development, New York: McGrawHill (2016);
Lindemann, U.: Methodische Entwicklung technischer Produkte. Berlin:
Springer 2007 (2nd ed.).
Cross, N. Engineering design methods, Chichester: Wiley (2008).
Ulrich, K., Eppinger, S. Product Design and Development, New York: McGrawHill (2016);
Lindemann, U.: Methodische Entwicklung technischer Produkte. Berlin:
Springer 2007 (2nd ed.).