aquimo

VDMA 2010
148 pages

ISBN 978-3-8163-0589-7

aquimo:
Adaptable modelling tool and qualification program for the development of company-specific mechatronic engineering processes A guide for mechanical and plant engineering

The demands of the market can no longer be met simply by further optimizing the sequential engineering processes established and practiced in companies. New innovative approaches are required. There is great potential for further increases in engineering efficiency in a parallel mechatronic engineering process paired with suitable measures for employee qualification and corresponding integrated organizational structures in companies.
It is not only important to create technological interfaces, but also communication interfaces between the individual engineering disciplines and the respective mechanical, electrical, electronic and information technology experts. Only through the consistent implementation of the mechatronic approach can innovative capital goods be developed, functionalities increased and reliability and safety enhanced.

Against this background, three machine and plant manufacturers, two research institutes and a software company have joined forces to work together on the AQUIMO research project. The aim of the joint project is to define an interdisciplinary, mechatronic development process and to develop the associated qualification measures and a tool to support the engineering process.

Contents:
1 Introduction
2 Initial situation, objectives and requirements
2.1 Objectives
2.2 Initial situation and requirements
2.2.1 The human factor: communication / organization / qualification
2.2.2 Results of the Föderal research project
2.2.3 Development processes
2.2.4 Information model
2.2.5 Description tools
3 AQUIMO method
3.1 Definition of the mechatronic development process
3.1.1 Definition of the development phases
3.1.2 Focus of the AQUIMO project
3.2 Information model
3.3 Description tools
3.4 Design toolkit
3.5 Recommendations for the introduction of mechatronic development processes.
3.5.1 An example of change: Introduction of a mechatronic product structure in the organization
3.5.2 Using resistance as a driver for change
3.5.3 Strategy development
3.5.3.1 Selection of the local strategy
3.5.3.2 Participation
3.5.3.3 Design of future collaboration
3.5.3.4 Knowledge management
3.5.4 Conclusion
4 AQUIMO tool
4.1 Architecture of the AQUIMO tool
4.2 Management of the data
5 Application of the AQUIMO method at the user companies
5.1 Gebr. HELLER Maschinenfabrik GmbH
5.1.1 Pilot application
5.1.2 Procedure for the creation of a design model
5.1.3 Installation design
5.1.4 Summary and outlook
5.2 Homag Holzbearbeitungssysteme AG
5.2.1 Initial situation and objective
5.2.2 Application using the example of a profile trimming unit FK21
5.2.3 Structure of the design model with the AQUIMO method
5.2.4 Summary and outlook
5.3 NAGEL Maschinen- und Werkzeugfabrik GmbH
5.3.1 Preliminary work
5.3.2 Problem definition
5.3.3 Objectives
5.3.4 Results
5.3.4.1 Interdisciplinary cooperation
5.3.4.2 Generation of simulation models
5.3.4.3 Faster variant evaluation
5.3.5 Summary and outlook
6 Qualification in initial and continuing vocational training
6.1 Qualification program
6.2 Target group definition
6.3 Training documents
6.4 Adaptation of teaching content
6.5 Tutorial
6.6 Planning of qualification measures
6.7 Quality circles
6.8 Summary and outlook