Digital assembly planning using graph-based design languages

This paper illustrates a new engineering approach in the field of digital production planning using graph-based design languages. After introducing the overall process of graph-based production engineering, this contribution presents its most important characteristics. As a first step, the general concept of design languages is introduced; afterwards, its profitable application in the context of digital assembly planning is clarified. Apart from methodical issues, information-technical and organizational aspects are discussed. By means of a concrete use case - assembly planning of a self-balancing two-wheel scooter - both the procedure and extensive advantages of the new planning approach are demonstrated. (C) 2018 The Authors. Published by Elsevier B.V.