Microservice-based architecture for engineering tools enabling a collaborative multi-user configuration of robot-based automation solutions

Schäffer E, Mayr A, Fuchs J, Sjarov M, Vorndran J, Franke J (2019)

Publication Language: English

Publication Type: Journal article, Review article

Publication year: 2019

Journal

Procedia CIRP Curran

Book Volume: 7th CIRP Global Web Conference – Towards shifted production value stream patterns through inference of data, models, and technology

Pages Range: 86-91

Journal Issue: 86

URI: https://www.researchgate.net/publication/339348125_Microservice-based_architecture_for_engineering_tools_enabling_a_collaborative_multi-user_configuration_of_robot-based_automation_solutions

DOI: 10.1016/j.procir.2020.01.017

Open Access Link: https://www.researchgate.net/publication/339348125_Microservice-based_architecture_for_engineering_tools_enabling_a_collaborative_multi-user_configuration_of_robot-based_automation_solutions

Abstract

Microservice (MS) architectures, especially in combination with micro front ends, are a modern, scalable and sustainable approach to software development. The modular development of individual components and the possibility of a simple, collaborative and iterative development represent a strategic advantage for companies. In addition, the MS approach allows the consistent use of current technologies, whereby new software functionalities can constantly be included. In this paper, the potentials of MS for engineering tools are shown using the example of a web-based configurator for robot-based automation solutions. On the one hand, the implemented prototype illustrates a possible MS architecture pattern and, on the other hand, clarifies how new functionalities such as the collaborative multi-user configuration or different role-based configuration sessions are enabled by such a concept. Using the example of the web-based configuration platform, it is finally shown how a MS architecture contributes to better development and easier deployment of engineering software solutions based on the divide and conquer principle.

Authors with CRIS profile

Eike Schäffer Lehrstuhl für Fertigungsautomatisierung und Produktionssystematik Andreas Mayr Lehrstuhl für Fertigungsautomatisierung und Produktionssystematik Jonathan Fuchs Lehrstuhl für Fertigungsautomatisierung und Produktionssystematik Martin Sjarov Lehrstuhl für Fertigungsautomatisierung und Produktionssystematik Jörg Franke Lehrstuhl für Fertigungsautomatisierung und Produktionssystematik

Related research project(s)

Modulare, offene und internetbasierte Plattform für Roboter-Anwendungen in Industrie und Service (ROBOTOP) June 1, 2017 - Dec. 31, 2020

How to cite

APA:

Schäffer, E., Mayr, A., Fuchs, J., Sjarov, M., Vorndran, J., & Franke, J. (2019). Microservice-based architecture for engineering tools enabling a collaborative multi-user configuration of robot-based automation solutions. Procedia CIRP, 7th CIRP Global Web Conference – Towards shifted production value stream patterns through inference of data, models, and technology(86), 86-91. https://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.procir.2020.01.017

MLA:

Schäffer, Eike, et al. "Microservice-based architecture for engineering tools enabling a collaborative multi-user configuration of robot-based automation solutions." Procedia CIRP 7th CIRP Global Web Conference – Towards shifted production value stream patterns through inference of data, models, and technology.86 (2019): 86-91.

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