A Framework for Integrating and Utilizing Knowledge on Product Models for Engineering Design Research

Research on product models is essential for providing engineering designers with appropriate models. However, this research is difficult as many different product models are used in engineering design, and the knowledge about them is scattered in many different publications. Therefore, in this paper, we present the conceptualization of a framework for knowledge on product models, building on a previous literature review. This framework aims to integrate multiple subfields of knowledge into a landscape of product models so that it can be accessed and utilized more efficiently by researchers.