A broad range of assistance systems can be found in manufacturing practice as well as in the corresponding literature. Similarly, it can be observed that there is a growing need for and an increasing supply of assistance systems of all kinds. However, for digital manufacturing, the assistance systems are not clearly characterized. The diversity in application areas and possible uses varies and there are no possibilities for comparison. This paper addresses the topic of assistance systems and examines the various basic elements of engineering activities in terms of possible types of assistance systems based on research in manufacturing industry. Crucial aspects of assistance capabilities for engineering are elaborated and possible digital approaches are validated based on investigations in the field of aircraft engine design and assembly.

广泛的辅助系统可以在制造实践以及相应的文献中找到。同样，可以观察到，对各种援助系统的需求和供应量都在增加。然而，对于数字化制造，辅助系统的特征并不明确。应用领域和可能用途的多样性各不相同，无法进行比较。本文讨论了辅助系统的主题，并根据对制造业的研究，根据可能的辅助系统类型来研究工程活动的各种基本要素。详细阐述了工程辅助能力的关键方面，并根据飞机发动机设计和组装领域的调查验证了可能的数字方法。