Potential of using model-based systems engineering to improve the development process of engineering-to-order products in the field of machinery and plant engineering

Abstract

The machinery and plant engineering sector is faced with new challenges due to the shift to intelligent technical systems and the need to integrate intelligence into machines. In addition, machinery and plant engineering means customized orders which result in engineering-to-order products and a different development process comparing to serial production. The present contribution shows the potential of model-based systems engineering during the whole developments process from the acquisition to distribution and start-up.