Background Study: Requisite Elements, Rationale, and Technology Overview for the Systems Integration for Manufacturing Applications (SIMA) Program

Published

August 1, 1995

Author(s)

Edward J. Barkmeyer Jr., Ted Hopp, Mike Pratt, Gaylen Rinaudot

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.

Citation

NIST Interagency/Internal Report (NISTIR) - 5662

Report Number

5662

NIST Pub Series

NIST Interagency/Internal Report (NISTIR)

Pub Type

NIST Pubs

Keywords

integration, manufacturing systems, product realization, SIMA

Citation

Barkmeyer Jr., E. , Hopp, T. , Pratt, M. and Rinaudot, G. (1995), Background Study: Requisite Elements, Rationale, and Technology Overview for the Systems Integration for Manufacturing Applications (SIMA) Program, NIST Interagency/Internal Report (NISTIR), National Institute of Standards and Technology, Gaithersburg, MD (Accessed June 24, 2025)