A model-based framework for increasing the interdisciplinary design of mechatronic production systems. (2nd November 2018)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Kernschmidt, Konstantin; Feldmann, Stefan; Vogel-Heuser, Birgit
• Is Part Of: Journal of engineering design. Volume 29:Number 11(2018)
• Page Start: 617
• Page End: 643
• Publication Date: 2018-11-02
• Subjects: Model-based development -- mechatronic system design -- system modelling; Engineering design -- Periodicals; Design, Industrial -- Periodicals; Industrial engineering -- Periodicals; 620.0042
• DOI: 10.1080/09544828.2018.1520205
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0954-4828

Abstract

ABSTRACT: Over the past years, the design of production systems has changed rapidly towards complex mechatronic systems, tightly integrating mechanics, electronics and software. The development of such integrated systems requires new approaches to cope with this challenge in order to ensure the desired design and functionality of the system. This article analyses how the required information from different disciplines can be handled appropriately by the engineers. Therefore, a model-based framework is presented, which supports the interdisciplinary development process. It is based on the modelling language SysML and enables the integration of standardised properties through model libraries. Furthermore, the resulting model from the development phase can be used to analyse possible interdisciplinary impacts in the case of required changes. A case study is presented to evaluate the applicability of the proposed framework.