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The article discusses the theoretical and practical aspects of the factors influencing the concurrent development of a new product designed within an early development-and-construction process. Taking into account the previous methods like morphological matrices, a new method—the matrix of functions and functionalities (MFF)—has been identified and presented. This method is not based on the elemental designer’s intuition, but is designed mathematically, providing abstract guidelines and allowing continual self-control in the cases of repeat results. It is based on functional requirements and functionalities. The article also describes the practical computing environment and the application, which has been tested by implementing various products.
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Zadnik, Ž., Duhovnik, J. (2013). Improving of CE With the Matrix of Functions and Functionalities. In: Stjepandić, J., Rock, G., Bil, C. (eds) Concurrent Engineering Approaches for Sustainable Product Development in a Multi-Disciplinary Environment. Springer, London. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4471-4426-7_54
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