The integration framework of hybrid design resource for product variant design

In this paper, a hybrid design resource integration framework is proposed based on the design process and resource modeling. The integration framework is divided into two levels, namely the abstract integration of virtual resource classes into task templates in the design process modeling and the concrete integration of resource instances into design activities in the design project runs. A hybrid integration mechanism and three transition methods are proposed to transform a flexible design resource integration solution into a stiff one so that the solution can be adapted to the from-abstract-to-concrete design evolution process.