Consistent automated production systems modeling in a multi-disciplinary engineering workflow

Huaxia Li, Michael Sollfrank, Minjie Zou, Daria Ryashentseva, Matthias Seitz, Birgit Vogel-Heuser

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Abstract

Increasing integration of different disciplines such as mechanics, electrics/electronics and control software has led to higher complexity in the development of an automated production system (aPS), bringing forth some challenges along with it. In order to address these challenges, a multi-disciplinary engineering workflow can be built using a model-based system engineering (MBSE) approach. However, the various tools in different disciplines impede the efficient collaboration of different models. Because of the implicit dependencies between different disciplines, it is difficult to ensure the consistency after a change. This paper provides an approach to building an efficient multi-disciplinary engineering workflow based on MBSE. Through a combination of SysML4Mechatronics modeling language with inconsistency management and Product Lifecycle Management (PLM), the proposed engineering workflow facilitates the design of multi-disciplinary aPS and supports information tracking, consistency assurance, as well as change analysis across disciplines. The benefits of the proposed approach are demonstrated with a case study on a lab-sized production plant.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationProceedings
Subtitle of host publicationIECON 2018 - 44th Annual Conference of the IEEE Industrial Electronics Society
PublisherInstitute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc.
Pages2971-2978
Number of pages8
ISBN (Electronic)9781509066841
DOIs
StatePublished - 26 Dec 2018
Event44th Annual Conference of the IEEE Industrial Electronics Society, IECON 2018 - Washington, United States
Duration: 20 Oct 201823 Oct 2018

Publication series

NameProceedings: IECON 2018 - 44th Annual Conference of the IEEE Industrial Electronics Society

Conference

Conference44th Annual Conference of the IEEE Industrial Electronics Society, IECON 2018
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CityWashington
Period20/10/1823/10/18

Keywords

  • AutomationML
  • Inconsistency management
  • Multi-disciplinary engineering workflow
  • Product Lifecycle Management
  • SysML4Mechatronics

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