This work presents a model-based tool for product derivation, called GenArch, which aims to enable the mainstream software developer community to use the concepts and foundations of the SPL approach, without the need to understand complex concepts or models. The tool approach is build on top of model-driven development techniques. It is centered on the definition of three models (feature, implementation and configuration models), which enable the automatic instantiation of software product lines (SPLs) or frameworks. A set of specific Java annotations are also defined to allow generating automatically many of the models, based on existing implementations elements of SPL architectures. The Eclipse platform, and EMF and openArchitectureWare technologies are used as the base for the implementation of the tool. The dissertation also presents a GenArch extension that addresses the new abstractions provided by the Spring and OSGi component models. Different kinds of customizations are provided by this extension varying from fine-grained configuration of component properties to the automatic selection of components that will compose the final product. As part of the approach validation, the tool was used in the derivation of three case studies: (i) JUnit framework; (ii) a J2ME games SPL; (iii) a service oriented Web application. Several lessons learned and discussions resulting from the use of the tool also are described.