PLM Library · Paper
A product information modeling framework for product lifecycle management
- Author
- R. Sudarsan, S. J. Fenves, R. D. Sriram, F. Wang
- Publisher
- Computer-Aided Design, Vol. 37, No. 13 (Elsevier)
- Year
- 2005
Summary
This paper from NIST researchers argues that PLM needs product information models that go beyond the geometry and file-level data exposed by CAD and PDM systems.
It proposes a framework built around a core product model, open assembly and design-analysis models, and product family and evolution models, so that function, form, behavior, assemblies and design rationale can be shared across the lifecycle.
Our verdict
Worth reading for data architects. A clear academic statement of why PLM needs a richer, system-independent product information model — useful background for anyone defining a product data model, less so for business readers.
Who should read it
- —PLM architects and data modelers
- —Researchers working on product information models
- —Teams defining enterprise product data standards
How it relates to your work
- —Helps frame what product information should be captured beyond CAD files and PDM metadata.
- —Useful context when designing a PLM data model or evaluating a system's data model.
Keep in mind
- —Academic and modeling-oriented; not a practical implementation guide.
- —Predates current digital thread and model-based terminology.