Promoting Model-Based Definition to Establish a Common Information Model

Published

June 28, 2016

Author(s)

Shawn P. Ruemler, Kyle E. Zimmerman, Nathan W. Hartman, Thomas D. Hedberg Jr., Allison Barnard Feeney

Abstract

The manufacturing industry is evolving and starting to use 3D models as the central knowledge artifact for product data and product definition, or what is known as Model-based Definition (MBD). The Model-based Enterprise (MBE) uses MBD as a way to transition away from using traditional paper-based drawings and documentation. As MBD grows in popularity, it is imperative to understand what information is needed in the transition from drawings to models so that models represent all the relevant information needed for processes to continue efficiently. Finding this information can help define what data is common amongst different models in different stages of the lifecycle, which could help establish a Common Information Model. The Common Information Model is a source that contains common information from domain specific elements amongst different aspects of the lifecycle. To help establish this Common Information Model, information about how models are used in industry within different workflows needs to be understood.

Proceedings Title

Proceedings of the ASME 2016 Manufacturing Science and Engineering Conference (MSEC2016)

Conference Dates

June 27-July 1, 2016

Conference Location

Blacksburg, VA, US

Conference Title

The ASME 2016 Manufacturing Science and Engineering Conference (MSEC2016)

Pub Type

Conferences

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https://doi.org/10.1115/MSEC2016-8702

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Keywords

information modeling, model-based definition, product-lifecycle management

Citation

Ruemler, S. , Zimmerman, K. , Hartman, N. , Hedberg Jr., T. and Barnard Feeney, A. (2016), Promoting Model-Based Definition to Establish a Common Information Model, Proceedings of the ASME 2016 Manufacturing Science and Engineering Conference (MSEC2016), Blacksburg, VA, US, [online], https://doi.org/10.1115/MSEC2016-8702, https://tsapps.nist.gov/publication/get_pdf.cfm?pub_id=920003 (Accessed October 7, 2025)