Methodology for the identification of potentials for the integration of self-optimization in mechatronic systems

Mechatronics is the close interaction of mechanics, electronics, control engineering and software engineering in order to achieve improved systems behavior. Due to the advancement of information and communication technologies, more and more software solutions will enable more functionality and new customer benefits. The term self-optimization characterizes this perspective: the endogenous adaptation of the system's objectives due to changing operational conditions. Thus, a major challenge is to consider the possibility of the integration of self-optimization in mechatronic systems and to show a way of this integration, especially for businesses from machinery and plant engineering. Hence, we developed a methodology for the identification of potentials for the integration of self-optimization in mechatronic systems, which support engineers in a systematic way.