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Author(s): Edward Barkmeyer, Ted Hopp, Mike Pratt and Gaylen Rinaudot

Publication date: June 1995

Citation: Edward Barkmeyer, Ted Hopp, Mike Pratt and Gaylen Rinaudot: "Background Study: Requisite Elements, Rationale, and Technology Overview for the Systems Integration for Manufacturing Applications (SIMA) Program," NISTIR 5662, National Institute of Standards and Technology, Gaithersburg, MD, 1995.

Key words: SIMA, product realization, manufacturing systems, integration

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Abstract:
This report documents the findings of a background study of industry needs in the area of manufacturing systems integration. The study was conducted by staff of the MSID (Manufacturing Systems Integration Division) as part of the FY94 MSE (Manufacturing Systems Environment) deliverables for the SIMA (Systems Integration for Manufacturing Applications) Program. The study identifies the technical obstacles faced by industry in developing integrated manufacturing systems, and provides a rationale and scope for the SIMA project aimed at overcoming them. An overview is give of various approaches to systems integration in the context of the computer-aided design and production of mechanical and electromechanical products. Existing and emerging standards are likely to play a key role in this process: these are also discussed, and details of potentially useful standards provided in appendices. The document is intended as a useful overview for software developers, vendors, system integrators and users of manufacturing software applications. Additionally, it provides a rationale for developing collaborative efforts between NIST (National Institute of Standards and Technology), industry, other government agencies, research organizations, and standards-setting bodies.

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