Model-based design methodology set to clean up

Whirlpool Corp has adopted model-based design software from The MathWorks.

Whirlpool Corp has adopted model-based design software from The MathWorks.

By adopting The MathWorks' Simulink and Stateflow products, Whirlpool expects that an improved design process using model-based design and real-time rapid prototyping will result in shortened design times and lead to more innovative products for its customers.

The company has also become one of the first home appliance manufacturers to employ real-time rapid prototyping using xPC Target in developing control software for several product lines.

"We are always looking to improve both our own products and our internal design capabilities", said Marco Monacchi, Director of Advanced Electronic Applications at Whirlpool.

"The MathWorks has delivered its model-based design software to leading companies in many industries.

Whirlpool can build on that success to improve our own design process.

At this time, because of increased complexity of our appliances, we need to change the way we design control systems to ensure we deliver innovative products to market more quickly and with the highest standards of quality".

Whirlpool chose tools from The MathWorks because of the company's expertise in control system design and interest in working closely with Whirlpool to meet their design needs.

The design approach at Whirlpool leverages the capabilities of Matlab, Simulink, Stateflow, Real-Time Workshop and xPC Target from The MathWorks.

"The MathWorks is seeing the deployment of model-based design, long established in industries like automotive and aerospace, expand to other markets.

Whirlpool is an excellent example of this trend", said Richard Rovner, Vice President of Marketing at The MathWorks.

"We are looking forward to working very closely with Whirlpool for many years to come.

Their vision, combined with our products, will have a significant impact on the future of worldwide home appliance controller design and production".

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