Towards an indicator for assessing the potential for geometric standardization in the development of variant lightweight products

Product development is a dynamic, multidisciplinary field shaped by evolving customer demands and the need for individualized products, increasing product variety. Key factors include economic performance, customer satisfaction, and sustainability. Lightweight design drives innovation by enhancing weight-specific performance, optimizing resources, and reducing CO2 emissions, especially in transportation. However, conflicts arise as lightweight design focuses on individual variants, neglecting broader product family implications, while Design for Variety strategies often exclude lightweight design. This study examines the interplay between product variety and lightweight design, proposing a measurement framework to support the development of variant products and their components within product families in the context of lightweight design.

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lightweight design

product families

optimisation

standardization

product development

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658.5: Of Production

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Towards an indicator for assessing the potential for geometric standardization in the development of variant lightweight products