Title:Perspectives for the usage of design and modelling languages in mechatronic systems developmentAuthor(s):Alfred Sadlauer, Peter Hehenberger, Klaus ZemanAbstract:Modern product development is not limited to one discipline, but it is multi-disciplinary and consequently, more complicated. Hence, the development has to evolve from component to system level. While state-of-the-art software programs for design and simulation work well in preliminary and detail design, they often lack the necessary capabilities for multidisciplinary design in the early design phases. In this paper the authors show which established software programs are feasible and present for particular design phases. The application of General Purpose Modelling and Model Based Description Languages serves as a viable complement for early phases (conceptual design) of multi-disciplinary product design. The applicability of General Purpose Modelling and Model Based Design Languages in early design stages of mechatronic products is then illustrated with an example following the process model of VDI-Guideline 2221. Additional aspects considered in this paper include the connection between design and documentation, management hierarchy and project dimension. In conclusion, the authors assess that General Purpose Modelling and Model Based Design Languages are appropriate means for early product design and could define multi-disciplinary product development in the future.Booktitle:Proceedings of the TMCE 2012ISBN:978-90-5155-082-5Page Reference:page 279-291, 13 page(s)Publishing:5/2012