Publications – Product Development Research Lab

Leveraging digital twins for value-driven design in smart product-service systems: the super-system digital twin framework and SEV case study

4th July 2025
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Abstract Recent academic contributions explore the integration of Digital Twins (DTs) within smart Product-Service System (sPSS). This integration aims to innovate business propositions, hardware and services. However, gaps persist in […]

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DESIGNING A RESILIENT AUTOMATED WATERBORNE TRASPORT SYSTEM USING DISCRETE EVENT SIMULATION

13th June 2025
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Abstract The paper presents a replicable simulation architecture to assess the economic, environmental, and resilience performance of commercial electric and automated marine passenger transport systems. Built on Discrete Event Simulation […]

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Designing value-robust circular systems through changeability: a framework with case studies

23rd May 2025
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Abstract Increasing sustainability expectations requires support for the design of systems that are reactive in minimizing potential negative impact and proactive in guiding engineering decision-making toward more value-robust long-term decisions. […]

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Building blocks for large-scale evacuation simulations

19th May 2025
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Abstract Effective evacuation planning is a complex challenge that aims to save lives, reduce travel time, and ensure the provision of essential care to vulnerable individuals. Evacuation simulation models are […]

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A prediction of cutting forces using extended Kienzle-Saglam force model incorporating tool flank wear progression

18th March 2025
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Abstract This study addresses the challenge of modeling flank wear impact on cutting forces in metal cutting. Accurate models are crucial for simulating the cutting process, optimizing insert geometry and […]

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Digital servitization business typologies in the manufacturing sector

6th February 2025
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Abstract Manufacturing companies undergo a transformative journey in digital servitization, neces-sitating strategic, tactical, and operational shifts. The existing literature outlines the best prac-tices on this process and examines challenges and […]

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Bonding analysis of ultrasonic welded multi-wire joints with additional root gaps

2nd February 2025
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Abstract This work presents four sets of welded multi-wires on Cu sheet (e.g., A-(95/95mm2), B-(35, 35, 25/35, 35, 25 mm2), C-(50, 35, 10/50, 35, 10 mm2), D-(35, 35, 25/50, 35, […]

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Future Innovation Framework (FIF) for Value Co-creation of Smart Product-Service System Design in a Global Automotive Manufacturing Company

20th November 2024
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Abstract The Product-Service Systems (PSS) methodology faces new challenges as digital servitisation drives product-oriented companies to integrate digital services into their offerings. A value co-creation strategy and global collaborative innovation […]

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AI-Driven Predictive Maintenance for Autonomous Vehicles for Product-Service System Development

17th October 2024
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Abstract The paper presents an Artificial Intelligence-driven approach to predictive maintenance for Product-Service System (PSS) development. This study focuses on time-based and condition-based maintenance, utilizing variational autoencoders to identify both […]

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Extended realities and discrete events simulations: A systematic review to define design trade-offs and directions

4th October 2024
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Abstract Extended Reality (XR) technologies are increasingly popular to support the engagement of different audiences and stakeholders with Discrete Event Simulations (DES) due to their capability to deliver more accessible […]

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