J. Res. Natl. Inst. Stand. Technol. 99, 697 (1994)

Conference Report
Systems Integration Needs of U.S. Manufacturers

Gaithersburg MD
August 16-17, 1993

prepared by

S. L. Stewart

National Institute of Standards and Technology, Gaithersburg MD 20899. Email: selden.stewart@nist.gov

and

Ginger Pinholster

Pinholster Communications, Wilmington DE 19802

Abstract

This report summarizes a two-day conference at NIST for industry leaders to identify and discuss their needs for systems integration. Their conclusions are grouped into three areas: technology transfer needs, standards-related needs, and technology-related needs. The report includes specific recommendations in each area. Appendices cover the agenda and the participants.

Keywords:Computer-Integrated Manufacturing; Manufacturing; Standards; Technology Transfer

This paper was published in the NIST Journal of Research (1994). It is available here online in three formats:

The full citation is: S. L. Stewart and Ginger Pinholster, "Systems Integration Needs of U.S. Manufacturers", J. Res. Natl. Stand. Technol. 99, 687 (1994).