Towards an integrated design methodology for mechatronic systems

A design methodology for mechatronic systems is proposed, relying on an integrated framework for engineering solutions with continuous interaction among different fields of knowledge. It incorporates the full life-cycle of mechatronic design, from the problem statement to the attainment of conditions for physical implementations. MBSE domains are addressed into a three dimensional cube shape model where each face is focused on a local analysis through individual and interacting V-models with their own time lines. The design is developed under a centralized tool framework with dependency conditions allowing traceability capabilities in multiple hierarchy levels of analysis for generation, updating and management of information among conceptual analysis, specifications, logical architecture, tasks, detailed design, and manufacturing conditions for production.