Program Summary cont’d.
Demonstrated the potential for reducing the time and effort required to participate in a data exchange program
Identified a subset of STEP objects to be used to demonstrate data sharing and exchange in the the virtual enterprise
Captured and validated product model data requirements for several application domains of shipbuilding
Four shipyards and NAVSEA and/or their product model system suppliers have developed a core team which can design, build, and implement a STEP based data exchange program
Facilitated teaming arrangements