An upper-level functional design ontology to support knowledge management in SME-based E-Manufacturing of mechanical products

Alessandro Mosca; Matteo Palmonari; Fabio Sartori; Alessandro Mosca; Matteo Palmonari; Fabio Sartori

doi:10.1017/S0269888909990063

Abstract: This paper presents a conceptual and computational framework for supporting the development of knowledge management systems based on ontology design and implementation. This framework supports enterprises involved in the design and manufacturing of complex mechanical products: in particular, we focus our attention on a network of small/medium Italian enterprises that collaborates in the production of a supermotard bike called Terra Modena 198. Starting from some theoretical considerations about the role of ontologies in engineering design, this paper reflects on the difficulties that arise when knowledge is distributed, and misunderstanding and communication problems among partners could easily lead to errors in the final product.

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An upper-level functional design ontology to support knowledge management in SME-based E-Manufacturing of mechanical products

Complex Systems and Artificial Intelligence Research Centre

Published online: 01 September 2009

Abstract: Abstract: This paper presents a conceptual and computational framework for supporting the development of knowledge management systems based on ontology design and implementation. This framework supports enterprises involved in the design and manufacturing of complex mechanical products: in particular, we focus our attention on a network of small/medium Italian enterprises that collaborates in the production of a supermotard bike called Terra Modena 198. Starting from some theoretical considerations about the role of ontologies in engineering design, this paper reflects on the difficulties that arise when knowledge is distributed, and misunderstanding and communication problems among partners could easily lead to errors in the final product.

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According to this model, three different variables define the design conceptual state space: function variables (F), expected behavior variables (Be) and structure variables (S). All the design activity is aimed at translating functional requirements into structures that are able to realize them. For a more detailed analysis see Colombo et al. (2007).

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Alessandro Mosca, Matteo Palmonari, Fabio Sartori. 2009. An upper-level functional design ontology to support knowledge management in SME-based E-Manufacturing of mechanical products. The Knowledge Engineering Review. 24:63 doi: 10.1017/S0269888909990063

Alessandro Mosca, Matteo Palmonari, Fabio Sartori. 2009. An upper-level functional design ontology to support knowledge management in SME-based E-Manufacturing of mechanical products. The Knowledge Engineering Review. 24:63 doi: 10.1017/S0269888909990063

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