Design Cockpit 43® (DC43®) is an integrated engineering platform that transforms engineering knowledge into executable processes to automate the synthesis of complex systems. While conventional, document-centric engineering design processes are often hindered by manual rework and fragmented data silos, DC43® enables engineering teams to formalise their domain expertise as executable ontologies and semantic rules. A built-in compiler then processes these formal descriptions to create a holistic, logically consistent graph-based product model. By centralising the product model in a unified, graph representation, the platform automates the generation of interdisciplinary domain-specific engineering models, ranging from systems architecture to 3D CAD and simulation. DC43® provides a comprehensive integrated development environment that unifies the entire engineering stack into a single generative workflow. At its core, a simple code syntax formalises ontologies and rules, which are executed by a high-performance, deterministic engine featuring an integrated debugger and automated constraint validation. The platform extends beyond logic into physical synthesis and offers an integrated CAD kernel and maths engine for automatic equation solving, as well as advanced engineering modules for finite element method (FEM) simulation, 3D wire harness routing, and optimised piping. All results are consolidated into the design graph and open interfaces for Java, Python, and major CAD systems ensure seamless integration. Enhanced by AI-assisted modelling and a scalable, plug-in-based architecture, DC43® bridges the gap between abstract design and production-ready engineering. Applications in the aerospace and automotive industries demonstrate that DC43® can significantly accelerate development cycles, eliminate manual rework and ensure consistency across domains. Furthermore, the platform serves as a vital bridge between industrial R&D and academic research, enabling the rapid validation of novel methodologies and the exploration of complex design spaces. DC43® transforms the traditional engineering workflow into a generative process: Formalise the engineering. Generate the design.
Roland Weil (Fri,) studied this question.