Intelligent gateway processors as integrators of CAD/CAM networks

Conference · Mon Jul 01 04:00:00 EDT 1985

OSTI ID:5302776

Hampel, V E; Garner, B L; Matthews, J R

The integration of dissimilar CAD/CAM hardware and software on local and geographically distributed networks is the major problem faced by large organizations today. We begin by examining the existing system for storage, retrieval, control, and distribution of design information at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL) and describe a new prototype Engineering Information System (EIS). We then discuss the Department of Energy neutral Data Exchange Format (DOE/DEF) for the sharing of mechanical drawings among DOE installations. Finally, we describe the potential role of the Intelligent Gateway Processor (IGP) as a transaction controller for engineering resources among contractors of the Air Force Logistics Command (AFLC). IGP capabilities include a unique interpreter-driven user interface which permits the installation and modification of resources and the translation of dissimilar data formats, commands, and protocols, in a unified manner while running non-stop.

• Research Organization: Lawrence Livermore National Lab., CA (USA)
• DOE Contract Number: W-7405-ENG-48
• OSTI ID: 5302776
• Report Number(s): UCRL-93115; CONF-851125-8; ON: DE85016287
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

Related Subjects

99 GENERAL AND MISCELLANEOUS
990300* -- Information Handling
COMPUTER-AIDED DESIGN
COMPUTER-AIDED MANUFACTURING
DATA BASE MANAGEMENT
INFORMATION RETRIEVAL
MANAGEMENT
MANUFACTURING