Novel approach for a holistic and completely digital represented product development process by using graph-based design languages

摘要

Scope of this research is a holistic, completely digital representation of product development processes. The proposed process is implemented by graph-based design languages based on diagrams of Unified-Modelling-Language. The unique approach allows an automatic generation and evaluation of multiple product variants and is illustrated by the development and evaluation of an automotive bonnet. One main research objective is the investigation of model-based integration of an optimization loop and adaptation of the synthesis process based on results of evaluation steps. It was possible to use results of multiple finite-element simulation for fully automated adaptation of inner structure of the automotive bonnet.