Implications of Linking the C&C² Approach and the Model of PGE – Product Generation Engineering

The integration of the C&C² approach with the PGE model aims to enhance knowledge capture, modeling, and analysis in product design. The C&C² approach, focusing on Embodiment Function Relations (EFR), aids in understanding the function of technical systems and supports developers during the design process. The PGE model manages knowledge from previous products to form new generations, categorizing variations that define new products. Combining these approaches, the research proposes a framework for detailed examination of Variation Shares within product components, improving accuracy in identifying differences and similarities between product variants. This contributes to knowledge retention and transfer in engineering, addressing demographic change and resultant knowledge outflow from companies. The paper highlights the implications of this combined approach for defining variation types and its potential to refine product development processes.