The interface development for machine shop simulation Online publication date: Tue, 20-Feb-2007
by Yan Luo, Y. Tina Lee
International Journal of Knowledge Management Studies (IJKMS), Vol. 1, No. 3/4, 2007
Abstract: Modelling and simulation technology is recognised for facilitating training, reducing production cost, improving product quality, and shortening development time. However, this technology remains largely under-utilised by industry today. This is because custom simulator development is complex and costly, and custom translators are needed to run commercial simulation software. Information models and standard interfaces could help address these problems. A machine shop information model, developed at the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), provides data interfaces for integrating machine shop software applications with simulation. The interfaces include organisations, calendars, work, resources, schedules, parts, process plans and layout within a machine shop environment. The model is represented by Extensible Markup Language and Unified Modelling Language. This paper briefly presents the machine shop information model, introduces a data transfer mechanism between the machine shop database and XML document, and discusses data translators and data import/export.
Existing subscribers:
Go to Inderscience Online Journals to access the Full Text of this article.
If you are not a subscriber and you just want to read the full contents of this article, buy online access here.Complimentary Subscribers, Editors or Members of the Editorial Board of the International Journal of Knowledge Management Studies (IJKMS):
Login with your Inderscience username and password:
Want to subscribe?
A subscription gives you complete access to all articles in the current issue, as well as to all articles in the previous three years (where applicable). See our Orders page to subscribe.
If you still need assistance, please email subs@inderscience.com
Our Blog 
Follow us on Twitter 
Visit us on Facebook