This article highlights tool integration within software engineering environments. Tool
integration concerns the techniques used to form coalitions of tools that provide an …

The development of mechatronic systems involves the use of multiple disciplines, from
mechanical engineering to electronics engineering and computer science. Traditionally …

Software is becoming the driving force in today's mechatronic systems. It does not only
realize a significant part of their functionality but it is also used to realize their most …

There is a need to replace existing mechanical and electromechanical systems with new
ones, where functionality will be mainly implemented by software. The traditional …

The multidisciplinary nature and time criticality of computing in Cyber-Physical Robot
Systems (CPRS) makes it significantly different from traditional computer systems. This …

Using a multi-disciplinary optimization (MDO) approach to aircraft design introduces
computational and organizational challenges to an aircraft design process. This paper …

The maritime industry has significantly contributed to the global economy, with ports as the
primary international trade and transportation nodes. However, the increasing complexity of …

Mechatronic products are the result of combining the engineering disciplines mechanics,
electrics, electronics and IT. This requires coordinated trans-sectoral cooperation from the …

Abstract This thesis investigates Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) with focus on
architectural and organisational perspectives. The increased complexity in industry …

The development of mechatronic systems involves the use of multiple disciplines, from
mechanical engineering to electronics engineering and computer science. Traditionally …