1 Ontology-Based Process Modelling for Design

While design processes in certain domains have shifted towards early adoption of simulation and virtualisation techniques, the integration and reuse of simulation and process information is not well-integrated into current development practices. We introduce a framework to integrate Multidisciplinary Design Optimisation (MDO) processes using ontological engineering. Based on a multi-disciplinary design scenario drawn from the automotive industry, we illustrate how semantic integration of process, artifact and simulation models can contribute to more effec-tive optimisation-driven development. Ontology standards are evaluated to assess where existing work may be applicable and which aspects of MDO processes re-quire further extensions