Engineering Change Management System for Fragmented Subsystems
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing engineering design and manufacturing systems are fragmented, leading to improper order handling and omission of tasks, with limited communication of pertinent engineering information between systems, resulting in inefficiencies and compatibility issues.
Innovation Solution
A computer-implemented change management system that controls communication between engineering subsystems by receiving and analyzing data at a central control system, facilitating compatibility between open-source and proprietary data warehouses, and ensuring compliance with design and manufacturing rules through a control system that manages data exchange and processing among multiple sub-systems.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If multiple independent engineering systems are used for design and manufacture, then system specialization and functionality are improved, but communication compatibility and information exchange between systems deteriorate
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements a centralized control system that acts as an intermediary between multiple independent engineering subsystems. This control system receives data from various subsystems (design, manufacturing, service), validates it against control rules, and coordinates information exchange. The intermediary prevents direct incompatible interactions while maintaining system specialization, resolving the contradiction between system functionality and communication compatibility.
2Ease of operation
If multiple fragmented systems process engineering actions independently, then system autonomy is improved, but task coordination and completeness deteriorate
Solution Approach 1:
The control system implements feedback mechanisms by continuously monitoring data from all subsystems, validating against control rules, and sending corrective instructions back to subsystems when violations are detected. This feedback loop ensures task coordination and completeness while preserving subsystem autonomy, as each system operates independently but remains accountable to the central control through feedback.
3Speed
If data exchange between subsystems is unrestricted, then information flow speed is improved, but data quality and rule compliance deteriorate
Solution Approach 1:
The control system performs preliminary validation of data against control rules before data is exchanged between subsystems. By checking data quality and compliance in advance rather than during or after exchange, the system maintains fast information flow while ensuring data quality, resolving the contradiction between speed and precision.
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AI summary
A change management system is configured to control communication between one or more engineering subsystems utilized in the design and/or manufacture of a component. The change management system may be configured to facilitate communication between one or more engineering subsystems that are fragmented and/or not configured to communicate with one another. Further, the change management system may be configured to act as a virtual user when interfacing with one or more of the engineering subsystems. Additionally, the change management system may be configured to check data from one or more of the subsystems for compliance with one or more control rules governing the progression of a manufacturing/design project.