Application of Blockchain in case of Engineering Data Processes and Product Lifecycle Management System

Abstract

In the following paper, the possibilities of the latest industry 4.0 and digitization technologies, such as the use of Blockchain (BC) in Model-Based Systems Engineering with the associated product data (PDM) and product life cycle (PLM) management information, will be considered holistically. A Blockchain Engineering approach called EngineeringBlock will be researched in Systems engineering for the management of software data and engineering data within product lifecycle management. At this point, data input refers, for example, to the uploading of software versions to a control unit in the Engineering Data like Requirements and Functions. The two most important directions of the research paper will show the use of Blockchain technology with the related PLM System. This paper will present a Framework which enables the presentation of all product-relevant requirements, functions and logical aspects of the product up to the usage phase in a holistic and consistent way.