Engineering information management in a distributed environment
Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory's (LLNL) Computer Integrated Manufacturing (CIM) project's goal is to implement a wide variety of Computer Aided Engineering (CAE) systems to support our engineering staff. As we move to routine operation, we are addressing the problems of integrated information flow. This paper describes how Computer Aided Design (CAD), Computer Aided Manufacturing (CAM), analysis, and information systems interact and provide vital information, such as drawing release status, production job information, and analytical data. LLNL's information systems must handle a wide spectrum of classified and unclassified data in both paper and electronic form. The range of systems includes terminals, PC's, minicomputers, networks, and mainframe supercomputers. A natural progression toward stand alone engineering workstations, PC based CAD systems, and multiple vendors is occurring. Thus, we are taking steps to ensure that we retain system compatibility. Many such information systems have been attempted. Because results have not always been positive, we are using a pragmatic bottoms up approach to assure success. By beginning with small subsystems, and progressing to full integration, we ensure smooth information flow and provide users with information necessary for decision making. The path to data integration is strewn with obstacles and hazards. We describe many of these and the steps we are taking to remove them.
- Research Organization:
- Lawrence Livermore National Lab., CA (USA)
- DOE Contract Number:
- W-7405-ENG-48
- OSTI ID:
- 5329724
- Report Number(s):
- UCRL-94830; CONF-861099-1; ON: DE86013022
- Resource Relation:
- Conference: 4. Chautauqua on productivity in engineering and design, San Diego, CA, USA, 26 Oct 1986; Other Information: Portions of this document are illegible in microfiche products
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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