Modern development processes in machine and plant engineering are often organized sequentially. Development begins during mechanical construction, followed by electrical construction and software development. This procedure is time-intensive and does not ensure development of the optimal mechatronic product. As a result, great potential can be derived from a parallel mechatronic engineering process.

Within the framework of the research project AQUIMO user companies, research institutes and Mind8 have developed a novel, practical mechatronic development method supported by the Eplan Engineering Center and based on a cross-company reusable modular design system. Through the selected tool support, this new method can be seamlessly integrated into existing process and IT landscapes.

The research project AQUIMO was sponsored by the Federal Ministry of Education and Research and monitored by the Project Management Agency Karlsruhe – Institute for Technology (PTKA).