Identifying modularity practices across mechanics, electronics and software

Askhøj, Christoffer; Løkkegaard, Martin; Bertram, Christian Alexander; Mortensen, Niels Henrik

doi:10.35199/norddesign2020.9

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“…In Phase 1, modularity practices across mechanics, electronics, and software were studied among four companies from different industries, all of which were producing mechatronic products. This work was published at the NordDesign 2020 conference (Askhøj et al, 2020). The four authors worked in close collaboration with the companies over a period of 3 years; the authors contributed new methods for analyzing existing product portfolios and developing new modular product architectures while being an integrated part of the development team.…”

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Cross domain modularization tool: Mechanics, electronics, and software

Askhøj

Christensen

Mortensen

2021

Concurrent Engineering

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Modularization is a strategy used for handling the demand for external complexity with less internal complexity, which leads to higher profits and more efficient product development processes. However, modularity is often driven in silos, not crossing into the engineering fields of mechanics, electronics, and software. Therefore, we present the MESA (Mechanics, Electronics, and Software Architecture) tool—a tool that can be used to visualize modular product architectures across mechanics, electronics, and software. The tool demonstrates how a change in one domain affects the rest and how well aligned the modularity in the different domains is. The tool has been tested in two case companies that were used for case application and has helped provide information for making key design decisions in the development of new product families.

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“…The idea for the tool was first—briefly and with a high level of abstraction—presented by Askhøj et al (2020). It has been further developed and tested in two case companies that were used for case applications, which we present in the current paper.…”

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Cross domain modularization tool: Mechanics, electronics, and software

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Christensen

Mortensen

2021

Concurrent Engineering

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“…While mechatronic modular systems can be developed using these approaches, the various development disciplines involved are not explored further. Askhøj et al [86] have developed five practices for the development of modular mechatronic products based on analyzing the experiences of different companies. These practices [87] are experience-based rules that simplify working with modular mechatronic kits.…”

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“…Askhøj et al. [ 86 ] have developed five practices for the development of modular mechatronic products based on analyzing the experiences of different companies. These practices are experience‐based rules that simplify working with modular mechatronic kits.…”

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A Review on Sensor‐Integrating Machine Elements

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Gwosch

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Advanced Sensor Research

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This contribution summarizes the current state of research regarding so‐called sensor‐integrating machine elements as an enabler of digitalization in mechanical engineering and——if available—their application in industry. The focus is on the methodical aspects of the development of these machine elements in general as well as specific sensor‐integrating machine elements that are either already in use or currently under development. Developmental aspects include the robust design of initially evaluated concepts for sensor‐integrating machine elements as well as their modularization. Smart materials with sensory functions are included in the analysis as well as the differentiation with regard to add‐on sensors. The aim of the authors interlinked by a special research program funded by the German Research Foundation (DFG) is to facilitate the exchange with other researchers with the help of the comprehensive overview given in this contribution. The contribution concludes with a brief discussion of open challenges, such as the energy supply and data transfer in rotating systems and also data security.

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Identifying modularity practices across mechanics, electronics and software

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Cross domain modularization tool: Mechanics, electronics, and software

Cross domain modularization tool: Mechanics, electronics, and software

A Review on Sensor‐Integrating Machine Elements

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