Models simulation and interoperability using MDA and HLA

TL;DR

This paper proposes combining MDA and HLA standards to enhance interoperability and reuse in manufacturing system simulations, addressing current limitations in simulation methods.

Contribution

It introduces a novel approach integrating MDA and HLA standards to improve simulation interoperability and reuse in manufacturing.

Findings

Enhanced interoperability between manufacturing models.

Improved reuse of simulation components.

Potential for more efficient manufacturing decision-making.

Abstract

In the manufacturing context, there have been numerous efforts to use modeling and simulation tools and techniques to improve manufacturing efficiency over the last four decades. While an increasing number of manufacturing system decisions are being made based on the use of models, their use is still sporadic in many manufacturing environments. Our paper advocates for an approach combining MDA (model driven architecture) and HLA (High Level Architecture), the IEEE standard for modeling and simulation, in order to overcome the deficiencies of current simulation methods at the level of interoperability and reuse.