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Proposing a PLM architecture framework for consistency in the engineering of machine tools

Gesmann, Lars (1); Kallus, Valentin (1); Rapp, Simon (2); Albers, Albert (1)

Type:
Papers
DS 145: Proceedings of the DESIGN2026 19th International Design Conference
Year:
2026
Editor:
Štorga, M.; Škec, S.; Martinec, T.; Marjanović, D.; Pavković, N.
Author:
Gesmann, Lars (1); Kallus, Valentin (1); Rapp, Simon (2); Albers, Albert (1)
Series:
DESIGN
Institution:
1: Karlsruhe Institute of Technology, Germany; 2: TRUMPF SE + Co. KG, Germany
Page(s):
567-576
DOI number:
10.1017/pds.2026.10415
ISSN:
2732-527X (Online)
Abstract:
Manufacturing companies engineering Cyber-Physical Systems of Systems face growing challenges in maintaining consistent product-related data and processes. This paper proposes a PLM Architecture Framework that integrates concepts from Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) and Enterprise Architecture (EA) along an adapted DevOps lifecycle. The framework enables consistency and transparency across engineering and business domains. A case study in machine tool engineering illustrates its potential to enhance data traceability, stakeholder alignment, and cross-generational digital continuity.
Keywords:
product lifecycle management (PLM), enterprise architecture, digital thread, cyber-physical systems, cross-generational engineering
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