Model-Based Handling of Variability in Offer Management in Mechanical and Plant Engineering
DS 130: Proceedings of NordDesign 2024, Reykjavik, Iceland, 12th - 14th August 2024
Year: 2024
Editor: Malmqvist, J.; Candi, M.; Saemundsson, R. J.; Bystrom, F. and Isaksson, O.
Author: Wilke, Daria; Bremer, Christian; Disselkamp, Jan-Philipp; Dumitrescu, Roman
Series: NordDESIGN
Institution: Fraunhofer IEM, Germany; Two Pillars GmbH, Germany; Heinz Nixdorf Institute, Germany
Page(s): 323-332
DOI number: 10.35199/NORDDESIGN2024.35
ISBN: 978-1-912254-21-7
Abstract
This paper introduces a model-based approach for the offer phase in special-purpose machinery, focusing on simplifying customer requirements, rapid solution design, and cross-domain interaction. A developed flexible configuration enables an efficient workflow, even without specific expertise, managing variance and enabling in-depth customization. It serves as the basis for post-order planning and is demonstrated in collaboration with a special-purpose machine manufacturer of the furniture industry. The conclusion discusses future steps in utilizing artificial intelligence.
Keywords: Model Based Engineering, Mechatronics, Variant Management, Offer Management, Special-Purpose Machinery