Heterogeneous models to Support Interdisciplinary Engineering - Mapping Model Elements of SysML and CAD

A successful development of mechatronic systems need both domain specific as domain independent engineering models and approaches. The interface between domain specific and domain independent engineering often represents a possible source for failures and inconsistencies. Within this paper, this interface will be addressed by introducing heterogeneous models based on linked SysML and CAD model elements. Therefore a mapping of SysML and CAD elements will be presented and refined for the development of heterogeneous models. Furthermore, a technical concept for linkage of SysML and CAD models to ensure model consistency will be illustrated and an exemplary heterogeneous model will be visualized. In addition, future research targets and fields will be listed.