Mechatronic sketching of manufacturing systems using physically based models: A novel approach for simulation-based systems engineering

Simulation is established within the development process in order to validate technical systems at an early stage. Nonetheless, the required level of detail and the late availability of simulation models limit an economic application. This paper describes a novel approach for an interactive and mechatronic design of technical alternatives at early stages of development and in this regard the evaluation with physically based simulation models.