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.
Main research topics
- Application of the C&C² approach in design
- Modelling in the analysis
- Model verification
- Synthesis
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Methods of analysis:
Modelling and verification of the Form-Function relationship:
Methods of synthesis
Understanding the design engineer
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Equipment
- Laboratory for analysis (incl. macroscope, microscope & ferrography)
- Eye-tracking equipment
- Rapid prototyping (incl. workshop, 3D-printers, lasercutter & milling machine)
Further equipment of the institute can be found here.
Selected publications in the research field
2024
Mapping the landscape of product models in embodiment design
Paehler, L.; Matthiesen, S.
2024. Research in Engineering Design. doi:10.1007/s00163-024-00433-x
Paehler, L.; Matthiesen, S.
2024. Research in Engineering Design. doi:10.1007/s00163-024-00433-x
2023
Utilizing the Embodiment Function Relation and Tolerance Model for Robust Concept Design
Li, J.; Horber, D.; Keller, C.; Grauberger, P.; Goetz, S.; Wartzack, S.; Matthiesen, S.
2023. Proceedings of the Design Society, 3, 3771 – 3780. doi:10.1017/pds.2023.378
Li, J.; Horber, D.; Keller, C.; Grauberger, P.; Goetz, S.; Wartzack, S.; Matthiesen, S.
2023. Proceedings of the Design Society, 3, 3771 – 3780. doi:10.1017/pds.2023.378
A Designation Guide for Consistent Cross-System-Level Modeling of Embodiment Function Relations
Tröster, P. M.; Schmidt, D.; Albers, A.
2023. Procedia CIRP, 119, 1222–1227. doi:10.1016/j.procir.2023.03.158
Tröster, P. M.; Schmidt, D.; Albers, A.
2023. Procedia CIRP, 119, 1222–1227. doi:10.1016/j.procir.2023.03.158
2022
Investigating the generation of specific design knowledge: experimental validation of a qualitative modelling method
Grauberger, P.; Eisenmann, M.; Windisch, E.; Matthiesen, S.
2022. Journal of Engineering Design, 33 (11), 870–895. doi:10.1080/09544828.2022.2151788
Grauberger, P.; Eisenmann, M.; Windisch, E.; Matthiesen, S.
2022. Journal of Engineering Design, 33 (11), 870–895. doi:10.1080/09544828.2022.2151788
Gaining insights through qualitative modelling - industrial project analysis with focus on derived hypotheses based on the contact and channel approach
Grauberger, P.; Bremer, F.; Pfaff, F.; Tröster, P.; Nelius, T.; Eisenmann, M.; Stöberl, T.; Albers, A.; Matthiesen, S.
2022. 32nd CIRP Design Conference (CIRP Design 2022) - Design in a changing world. Ed.: N. Anwer, 478–483, Elsevier. doi:10.1016/j.procir.2022.05.281
Grauberger, P.; Bremer, F.; Pfaff, F.; Tröster, P.; Nelius, T.; Eisenmann, M.; Stöberl, T.; Albers, A.; Matthiesen, S.
2022. 32nd CIRP Design Conference (CIRP Design 2022) - Design in a changing world. Ed.: N. Anwer, 478–483, Elsevier. doi:10.1016/j.procir.2022.05.281
2021
Enhancing design method training with insights from educational research–improving and evaluating a training course for a qualitative modelling method
Grauberger, P.; Eisenmann, M.; Stoitzner, J.; Matthiesen, S.
2021. SN applied sciences, 3 (11). doi:10.1007/s42452-021-04817-9
Grauberger, P.; Eisenmann, M.; Stoitzner, J.; Matthiesen, S.
2021. SN applied sciences, 3 (11). doi:10.1007/s42452-021-04817-9
Gestaltung : Prozess und Methoden
Matthiesen, S.
2021. Pahl/Beitz Konstruktionslehre. Hrsg.: B. Bender, 397–465, Springer-Verlag. doi:10.1007/978-3-662-57303-7_13
Matthiesen, S.
2021. Pahl/Beitz Konstruktionslehre. Hrsg.: B. Bender, 397–465, Springer-Verlag. doi:10.1007/978-3-662-57303-7_13
2020
Qualitative Modelling in Embodiment Design - Investigating the Contact and Channel Approach Through Analysis of Projects
Grauberger, P.; Bremer, F.; Sturm, C.; Hoelz, K.; Wessels, H.; Gwosch, T.; Wagner, R.; Lanza, G.; Albers, A.; Matthiesen, S.
2020. Proceedings of the Design Society: DESIGN Conference, 1, 897–906. doi:10.1017/dsd.2020.260
Grauberger, P.; Bremer, F.; Sturm, C.; Hoelz, K.; Wessels, H.; Gwosch, T.; Wagner, R.; Lanza, G.; Albers, A.; Matthiesen, S.
2020. Proceedings of the Design Society: DESIGN Conference, 1, 897–906. doi:10.1017/dsd.2020.260
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
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
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
Matthiesen, S.; Grauberger, P.; Bremer, F.; Nowoseltschenko, K.
2019. SN Applied Sciences, 1 (9), 1078. doi:10.1007/s42452-019-1115-y
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
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
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
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
Sturm, C.; Bremer, F.; Matthiesen, S.
2019. Procedia CIRP, 84, 662–666. doi:10.1016/j.procir.2019.03.254
2018
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
Gladysz, B.; Albers, A.
2018. International Design Conference - Design 2018, Dubrovnik, HR, May 21-24, 2018, 1127–1138. doi:10.21278/idc.2018.0497
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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