Organizing Multi-Domain Change Impact Analysis in Cyber-Physical Production Systems Engineering

Abstract

In Cyber-Physical Production System (CPPS) engineering, multi-domain teams work concurrently and iteratively on a variety of assets to design and build (parts of) a CPPS. Previous work has shown that engineering assets can be organized in a Multi-Domain Engineering Graph (MDEG). However, the engineering assets for such system components must be continuously adapted, tested, and validated due to changing requirements and conditions. This paper investigates how a change impact analysis in multi-domain work environments can be organized to improve the change management process in the CPPS engineering lifecycle. We outline an agile framework in the context of the VDI 3695 activities for the adaptation and usage of change impact analysis techniques and tools for a multi-domain environment based on a common knowledge base, which is promising in terms of cost-savings and quality assurance. Additionally, we provide a research agenda that outlines research directions to implement such an approach for real-world use cases.