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Author(s): Y. T. Lee
Publication date: September 1999
Citation: Y. T. Lee: "An Overview of Information Modeling for Manufacturing Systems Integration," NISTIR 6382, National Institute of Standards and Technology, Gaithersburg, MD, 1999.
Key words: data exchange, information modeling, manufacturing, systems integrationplanning, product data
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Abstract:
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In recent years, information technology has become increasingly important in the manufacturing enterprise. Effective information sharing and exchange among computer systems throughout a product's life cycle has been a critical issue. Formal information modeling languages that describe information requirements unambiguously is an enabling technology that facilitates the development of a large scale, networked, computer environment that behaves consistently and correctly.
This paper describes an information modeling process. Futhermore, the paper describes how information models are used to define data requirements and how, in a practical application, information models enable information sharing and exchange. Several information modeling methodologies, modeling languages, and implementation methods are reviewed. Recommendations on building practical information models are presented. In addition, a possible set of data interfaces that support the data exchange and data sharing between life-cycle applications used in manufacturing industries is identified.
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