C&C²-A - Embodiment-Function-Relations in Design

 

Functions are realised in a product through design of a fitting embodiment. The main activity of a design engineer is finding and improving an embodiment until it can fulfil the desired functions not only in general, but over the lifespan of the product. For doing so, he needs knowledge of the relations of function and embodiment. Focus of our research is the support of the design engineer in the process of identification and usage of embodiment function relations in design activities. For that we develop and investigate methods of analysis, model building and model verification to help the design engineer to gain knowledge about his technical system.

C&C^2
C&C²-model of a power tool
hybrid IPEK
C&C²-model of a hybrid powertrain

Main research topics

  • Application of the C&C² approach in design
  • Modelling in the analysis
  • Model verification
  • Synthesis

Systems

  • Power Tools
  • Fastening Technology
  • Drive systems
  • Vehicle construction
  • Plant engineering

Methods

methods of analysis:

  • analyseKIT framework (methods to identify system behaviour)
    • Change of perspective
    • Zoom in
    • Show me don't tell me
  • Wear analysis

Modelling and verification of the Form-Function relationship:

  • C&C² approach
  • Design hypotheses
  • Rapid prototypes

Synthesis methods

  • Heuristics of the C&C² approach
  • Shape-related synthesis rules

Understanding the designer

  • Eye-tracking
  • Think-aloud

processes

  • Techniques of modelling with the C&C² approach
  • Approaches to design

Equipment

  • Analysis laboratory
    • Macroscopy
    • Microscopy
    • Ferrography
    • Many more
  • Eye-tracking equipment
  • System analysis
    • Workshop
  • Training on the C&C² approach
  • Prototype production for rapid synthesis
    • 3D Printers
    • Laser cutter
    • Prototype milling machine

Further equipment of the institute can be found here.

Systems

  • Power tools
  • Consumables
  • Automotive systems
  • Plant construction

Methods

Methods of analysis:

  • analyseKIT-Framework (Methods to identify system behaviour)
    • change of perspective
    • Zoom-in
    • Show me don’t tell me
  • Analysis of wear

Model building and -verification of embodiment function relations:

  • C&C²-Approach
    • Sequence model
  • Design hypotheses

Methods of synthesis

  • Heuristics of the C&C²-Approach
  • Embodiment related rules of synthesis

Understanding the design engineer

  • Eye-tracking
  • Think-aloud

Processes:

  • Model building techniques with the C&C²-Approach
  • Procedures of embodiment design

Equipment

  • Laboratory for analysis
    • Macroscope
    • Microscope
    • Ferrography
  • Eye-tracking equipment
  • System analysis
    • Workshop
  • Training for C&C²-Approach
  • Rapid prototyping
    • 3D-printer
    • Lasercutter
    • Prototype milling machine

Further equipment of the institute you find here.

Publications within the Research Field


2020
A review of research relating to food slicing in industrial applications
Bremer, F.; Matthiesen, S.
2020. Journal of food engineering, 268, 109735. doi:10.1016/j.jfoodeng.2019.109735
The contact and channel approach – 20 years of application experience in product engineering
Grauberger, P.; Wessels, H.; Gladysz, B.; Bursac, N.; Matthiesen, S.; Albers, A.
2020. Journal of engineering design, 31 (5), 241–265. doi:10.1080/09544828.2019.1699035
2019
A Concept Map for Design Method Experiments in Product Development – A Guideline for Method Developers
Üreten, S.; Eisenmann, M.; Nelius, T.; Cao, S.; Matthiesen, S.; Krause, D.
2019. Proceedings of the 30th Symposium Design for X (DFX 2019), 18-19 September 2019, Jesteburg, Germany. Ed.: D. Krause, 147–158, The Design Society. doi:10.35199/dfx2019.13
Product models in embodiment design: an investigation of challenges and opportunities
Matthiesen, S.; Grauberger, P.; Bremer, F.; Nowoseltschenko, K.
2019. SN Applied Sciences, 1 (9), 1078. doi:10.1007/s42452-019-1115-y
Experimental Evaluation of a Debiasing Method for Analysis in Engineering Design
Nelius, T.; Matthiesen, S.
2019. Proceedings of the Design Society: International Conference on Engineering Design, 1 (1), 489–498. doi:10.1017/dsi.2019.53
Extended Sequence Modelling in Design Engineering – Gaining and Documenting Knowledge about Embodiment Function Relations with the C&C2-Approach
Matthiesen, S.; Grauberger, P.; Schrempp, L.
2019. Proceedings of the Design Society: International Conference on Engineering Design, 1 (1), 1483–1492. doi:10.1017/dsi.2019.154
Functional Analysis in Embodiment Design - An Investigation of Embodiment Function Relations in Testing Activities
Grauberger, P.; Voß, K.; Matthiesen, S.
2019. Proceedings of the Design Society: International Conference on Engineering Design, 1 (1), 1503–1512. doi:10.1017/dsi.2019.156
Agile Lightweight Design - The Extended Target Weighing Approach in ASD - Agile Systems Design Using Functional Modelling with the C&C2-Approach
Albers, A.; Matthiesen, S.; Revfi, S.; Schönhoff, C.; Grauberger, P.; Heimicke, J.
2019. Proceedings of the Design Society: International Conference on Engineering Design, 1 (1), 2667–2676. doi:10.1017/dsi.2019.273
Design for Vibration Reduction – An Overview of Models for Product Development with Focus on Excitation and Transmission of Vibrations of Technical Systems
Sturm, C.; Bremer, F.; Matthiesen, S.
2019. Procedia CIRP, 84, 662–666. doi:10.1016/j.procir.2019.03.254
Erkenntnisgewinn durch Systemanalyse und Testing – Ein Ansatz zur Unterstützung der Entwicklung von Systemen mit neuartigen Wirkprinzipien
Matthiesen, S.; Wilhelm, M.; Grauberger, P.; Naue, I.; Werner, T.
2019. Stuttgarter Symposium fuer Produktentwicklung 2019, Stuttgart, 16.05.2019. Hrsg.: H. Binz, Fraunhofer-Institut für Arbeitswirtschaft und Organisation IAO
Improving Decision Making by teaching Debiasing Approaches – motivating Engineering students with Reflection
Nelius, T.; Eisenmann, M.; Doellken, M.; Hergl, M.; Matthiesen, S.
2019. 2. Conference "Human Behaviour in Design", Tutzing, 23.-24. April 2019
Experimentelle Untersuchung von Versagensvorgängen
Horn, S.; Hoelz, K.; Schwabe, M.; Matthiesen, S.
2019. Beton- und Stahlbetonbau, 99 (7), 561. doi:10.1002/best.201900013
Research data: Experimental Testing Approaches in Engineering Design – Investigating the Exploration of Relations of Embodiment and Function in a Student Project
Grauberger, P.; Voß, K.; Matthiesen, S.
2019. doi:10.5445/IR/1000092735
Product Models in Embodiment Design – an Investigation of Challenges and Possibilities
Matthiesen, S.; Grauberger, P.; Bremer, F.; Nowoseltschenko, K.
2019. doi:10.5445/IR/1000089686
2018
Eine qualitative Untersuchung der Reibungsverhältnisse und des Oberflächenverschleißes in schlagend angezogenen Schraubenverbindungen
Matthiesen, S.; Wettstein, A.; Sturm, C.
2018. Schraubenverbindungen 2018 - 6. VDI-Tagung, Würzburg, 21. - 22. November 2018, VDI Verlag
Analysis of dynamic system behaviour using sequence modelling with the C&C-Approach - a case study on a power tool hammer mechanism
Matthiesen, S.; Wettstein, A.; Grauberger, P.
2018. Proceedings of NordDesign: Design in the Era of Digitalization, NordDesign 2018, The Design Society
Das Systemverständnis reflektieren – Kritisches Hinterfragen als Einflussgröße in der Analyse
Matthiesen, S.; Eisenmann, M.; Döllken, M.
2018. 29. DfX-Symposium 2018, Tutzing, 25.-26. September 2018. Hrsg.: D. Krause, 12
Experiencing and teaching technology – Integrating STEM teaching-students in interdisciplinary design teams
Matthiesen, S.; Eisenmann, M.; Hoelz, K.; Six, O.
2018. 20th International Conference on Engineering & Product Design Education, London, UK, September 6-7, 2018
PGE – Product generation engineering in engineering education: Real-world problems for beginners in student projects
Albers, A.; Matthiesen, S.; Rapp, S.; Hoelz, K.; Bursac, N.
2018. 20th International Conference on Engineering and Product Design Education (E&PDE 2018), London, UK, September 6-7, 2018
Managing Assumptions during Analysis - Study on successful Approaches of Design Engineers
Matthiesen, S.; Nelius, T.
2018. Proceedings of NordDesign: Design in the Era of Digitalization, NordDesign 2018, The Design Society
How do c&c²-models improve efficiency, comprehensibility and scope in failure analysis - an empirical study based on two live-labs
Gladysz, B.; Albers, A.
2018. International Design Conference - Design 2018, Dubrovnik, HR, May 21-24, 2018, 1127–1138. doi:10.21278/idc.2018.0497
Priorisierung von Funktionsumfängen zur Risikobeurteilung Ein systematischer Ansatz für die Produktgenerationsentwicklung
Gladysz, B.; Lukas, W.; Albert, A.; Heiko, J.
2018. Zeitschrift für wirtschaftlichen Fabrikbetrieb, 113 (1-2), 42–45. doi:10.3139/104.111827
Eye tracking study on successful micro-strategies by design engineers for the synthesis-driven analysis of technical systems
Matthiesen, S.; Nelius, T.
2018. Tools and methods of competitive engineering : proceedings of theTwelfth International Symposium on Tools and Methods of Competitive Engineering - TMCE 2018, May 07-11, Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Spain, 295–304, University of Technology
From Reality to Simulation – Using the C&C²-Approach to Support the Modelling of a Dynamic System
Matthiesen, S.; Grauberger, P.; Sturm, C.; Steck, M.
2018. Procedia CIRP, 70, 475–480. doi:10.1016/j.procir.2018.03.039
Modellbildung mit dem C&C²-Ansatz in der Gestaltung - Techniken zur Analyse und Synthese
Matthiesen, S.; Grauberger, P.; Hölz, K.; Nelius, T.; Bremer, F.; Wettstein, A.; Gessinger, A.; Pflegler, B.; Nowoseltschenko, K.; Voß, K.
2018. Karlsruher Institut für Technologie (KIT). doi:10.5445/IR/1000080744
2017
Systemverständnis durch Analysemethoden
Matthiesen, S.; Hölz, K.; Grauberger, P.
2017. DFX 2017: Proceedings of the 28th Symposium Design for X, Bamberg, Germany, 4-5 October 2017. Hrsg.: D. Krause, 263–274, The Design Society
Studiendesign zur Untersuchung der synthesegetriebenen Analyse von Konstrukteuren
Matthiesen, S.; Nelius, T.; Pflegler, B.; Gutmann, T.
2017. DFX 2017: Proceedings of the 28th Symposium Design for X, Bamberg, Germany, 4-5 October 2017. Ed.: D. Krause, 299–310, The Design Society
2016
Integration von Versuchsergebnissen in C&C² - Modellen zur Wiederverwendung in der Produktgenerationsentwicklung am Beispiel eines trockenlaufenden Kupplungssystems
Albers, A.; Gladysz, B.; Kniel, J.; Aschoff, M.; Meyer, A.
2016. KT 2016 : 14. Gemeinsames Kolloquium Konstruktionstechnik : Traditio et Innovatio - Entwicklung und Konstruktion, Rostock, 6. - 7. Oktober 2016. Hrsg.: K. Brökel, 10–20, Shaker Verlag
2014
Using Eye Tracking to Understand the Engeneering Designers´ Behavior in Synthesis-Driven Analyzing Processes-Experiences in Study Design
Ruckpaul, A.; Kriltz, A.; Matthiesen, S.
2014. Analyzing cognitive processes during design : proceedings of the HBiD 2014. Ed.: M. Meboldt
The Contact and Channel Approach (C&C2-A) - relating a system’s physical structure to its functionality
Albers, A.; Sadowski, E.
2014. An Anthology of Theories and Models of Design : Philosophy, Approaches and Empirical Explorations. Ed.: A. Chakrabarti, 151–171, Springer Verlag. doi:10.1007/978-1-4471-6338-1_8
2012
New insights on the contact&channel-approach - Modelling of systems with several logical states
Matthiesen S.; Ruckpaul A.
2012. DESIGN 2012: Proceedings of the 12th International Design Conference, Dubrovnik, Croatia, May 21-24, 2012. Ed.: D. Marjanovic, 1019–1028, The Design Society
2011
Seven Years of Product Development in Industry - Experiences and Requirements for Supporting Engineering Design with ’Thinking Tools’
Matthiesen, S.
2011. Impacting society through engineering design: ICED 11 København. Proceedings of the 18th International Conference on Engineering Design, Copenhagen, Denmark, August 15th-18th, 2011. Vol. 9: Design methods and tools Pt. 1. Ed.: S. Culley, 236–245, The Design Society
2002
Konstruktionsmethodisches Grundmodell zum Zusammenhang von Gestalt und Funktion technischer Systeme - Das Elementmodell "Wirkflächenpaare & Leitstützstrukturen" zur Analyse und Synthese technischer Systeme
Albers, A.; Matthiesen, S.
2002. Konstruktion, 54 (7-8), 55–60
Ein Beitrag zur Basisdefinition des Elementmodells "Wirkflächenpaare & Leitstützstrukturen" zum Zusammenhang von Funktion und Gestalt technischer Systeme. PhD dissertation
Matthiesen, S.
2002. Karlsruhe 2002. (Forschungsberichte. Institut für Maschinenkonstruktionslehre und Kraftfahrzeugbau, Universität Karlsruhe (TH). 6.) Fak. f. Maschinenbau, Diss. v. 21.10.2002., Universität Karlsruhe (TH). doi:10.5445/IR/12092002

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