Productconfigurator is een begrip binnen de industriële digitalisering en productstructuur & documentatie.
Definitie
Productconfigurator is een software tool die klanten en verkopers in staat stelt om complexe, geconfigureerde producten samen te stellen door het selecteren van opties, specificaties en varianten. Het systeem valideert automatisch de compatibiliteit van gekozen combinaties en genereert correcte mBOM, prijzen en technische documentatie.
Kenmerken
- Rules-based configuration: Automatische validatie van geldige product combinaties
- Visual interface: Grafische representatie van configuratie keuzes en resultaten
- Constraint management: Incompatible options worden automatisch uitgesloten
- Dynamic pricing: Real-time cost calculation op basis van gekozen configuratie
- BOM generation: Automatische creatie van productiestructuur
- Documentation output: Tekeningen, specificaties en work instructions
- CPQ integratie: Seamless quoting en order processing
- Multi-language support: Internationale verkoop en configuratie ondersteuning
Toepassing
Metaalproduct configuratie:
- Machined components: Material selection, dimensions, tolerances, surface finishes
- Welded structures: Base configurations, reinforcement options, coating selections
- Sheet metal products: Gauge thickness, bend configurations, perforation patterns
- Assembly systems: Component selections, mounting options, accessory packages
Industrial equipment configurators:
- Machine tools: Spindle options, tool changers, control systems, safety features
- Conveyor systems: Belt types, lengths, drive configurations, control integration
- Robotic cells: Robot models, tooling options, safety systems, programming packages
- Hydraulic systems: Pump selections, valve configurations, filtration options
Configuration rules engine:
- Compatibility rules: Ensure selected options work together technically
- Business rules: Pricing tiers, availability, lead time calculations
- Manufacturing constraints: Producibility validation, tooling requirements
- Quality requirements: Automatic inclusion van required control features
CPQ workflow:
- Customer selection: Guided configuration process met visual feedback
- Technical validation: Engineering rules checking voor feasibility
- Cost calculation: Material, labor en overhead cost roll-up
- Quote generation: Professional proposal documents met specifications
- Order processing: Direct transfer naar ERP voor production
Metaalindustrie configuratie voorbeelden:
- Structural steel: Beam sizes, connection types, coating specifications
- Pressure vessels: Material grades, wall thickness, nozzle configurations
- Custom tooling: Cutting tools, fixtures, measurement equipment
- Heat exchangers: Tube configurations, baffle designs, connection options
Engineering integration:
- CAD automation: Parametric model generation van configuraties
- eBOM creation: Design structure generation
- Drawing automation: Technical drawing production van configuraties
- Documentation linking: Specifications, procedures, compliance documents
Gerelateerde begrippen
Verwante termen:
- Configure Price Quote (CPQ) - Sales process integration met product configuration
- Manufacturing BOM - Production structure generated door configurator
- Variantbeheer - Management van product variations en options
- Mass customization - Manufacturing strategy voor configured products
Verwante concepten:
- PLM - Product data management including configuration data
- ERP - Business system integration voor configured orders
- CAD - Design automation voor configured products
- Parametric design - Design methodology supporting configuration
Bronnen
- Salesforce CPQ - Cloud-based configure price quote platform
- Oracle CPQ Cloud - Enterprise product configuration solution
- SAP Variant Configuration - ERP-integrated product configurator
- PTC Creo Options Modeler - CAD-based configuration tools
- SOLIDWORKS DriveWorksXpress - Design automation en configuration
- Tacton - Advanced product configuration platform
- Configit - Configuration lifecycle management solutions
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