Detailed concept of the SysML lightweight visualization in PDM systems

Abstract

Cyber-Physical Systems (CPS) are prime examples for the ongoing trend of increasing product complexity within technical systems. Abstract modelling languages like the Systems Modelling Language (SysML) provide a solid basis to handle cross-domain complexity, but have weaknesses concerning data exchange. The paper presents a detailed concept of a lightweight visualization approach of SysML models in Product Data Management Systems. This approach allows SysML model visualization without using specific authoring tools, resulting in a more flexible model data exchange between development partners.