Challenge Fluctuating and Conflicting Requirements by Set-Based Engineering - ChaSE
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| Coordinator | Tekniska Högskolan i Jönköping Aktiebolag - Tekniska högskolan i Jönköping |
| Funding from Vinnova | SEK 4 980 000 |
| Project duration | November 2013 - January 2017 |
| Status | Completed |
Important results from the project
System suppliers in the automotive and the aerospace industry are very active in the development of new technologies and systems that needs to be adaptable to meet different needs, variations in system interfaces, and changes in requirements. Significant improvements of the ability to efficient and quick design customized solutions as well as manage changing requirements to stay competitive are needed which is a challenge. A novel IT-based method for this purpose has been introduced that fulfills the main objective of the project.
Expected long term effects
This work has resulted in increased understanding and knowledge about the development process at system suppliers and their need to build knowledge, describe different engineering assets and support reuse. A new platform model, Design Platform, has been developed which is the basis of the method introduced at the companies and to be further developed for use in practice. The knowledge about changing requirements, the success criteria for adaptability, and the ability to introduce new technologies in customized products, has increased.
Approach and implementation
The project was executed in seven steps: In-depth study of research and industrial experience followed by formulation success criteria, Industrial case studies with AsIs and ToBe descriptions, Development of models and methods, Industrial application, Evaluation and revision, Industrial development and validation and, finally, Evaluation and generalization. Literature studies were alternated with interviews, workshops, development of demonstrators, conceptualization, and evaluations. The method has been successful, appreciated and is applied in new projects.