A Review of Modularization Methods for Product Types
Enterprises or manufacturers will produce different products to meet the diverse customer needs in segmented markets.The modularization methods for different types of products also vary.Through the analysis of modularization methods for multiple different types of products,the definitions of traditional products,complex products,series products,and service-oriented products are introduced.Two methods for module division in traditional products were elaborated,and their respective characteristics were compared.Two different modular methods used for complex products are introduced,and the general steps of these two methods are summarized.The different methods of dividing existing and new products in a series of products are elaborated.Two modular methods in the design of series products with multiple optimization objectives are introduced,and the differences in the scope of application and process of these two methods are compared.The process of modular design for product service systems has been summarized.A comprehensive analysis is conducted on modular design methods for different types of products.Finally,the future research trends of modular design are discussed.
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