The integration and reuse of simulation and process information is not wellintegrated into current development practices. We introduce a framework to integrate Multidisciplinary Design Optimisation (MDO) processes using ontological engineering. Based on a multi-disciplinary design scenario drawn from the automotive industry, we illustrate how semantic integration of process, artifact and simulation models can contribute to more effective optimisation-driven development. Ontology standards are evaluated to assess where existing work may be applicable and which aspects of MDO processes require further extensions.
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Maier, F., Mayer, W., Stumptner, M., Muehlenfeld, A. (2008). Ontology-Based Process Modelling for Design Optimisation Support. In: Gero, J.S., Goel, A.K. (eds) Design Computing and Cognition '08. Springer, Dordrecht. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4020-8728-8_27
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