Development and Implementation of Digital Heterogeneous Models in Model-based Systems Engineering

Model-based Systems Engineering emphasises the use of semi-formal models to describe the overall system behaviour and structure. In addition to these domain-independent models, an efficient engineering process for mechatronic systems requires domain-specific models, like CAD models, to define the detailed design. This contribution introduces heterogeneous models, as product models integrating SysML and CAD model elements, and describes their technical implementation. Therefore, an implementation concept and its technical realisation will be presented. Key elements of this contribution are the realised API to link SysML and CAD tools and its application to develop heterogeneous models.