Goal

The creation of a standard which enables the capture of information comprising a computerized product model in a neutral form without loss of completeness and integrity, throughout the lifecycle of the product.


The Scope

Product differentiation and configuration
Process design data
Production data (including cost)
Product support and logistics
Life cycle data
Quality data
Disposal planning data
Geometric design and tolerance data
Material and functional specifications

The Beginning

On July 11, 1984, the first ISO TC 184/SC 4 meeting was held at NIST. The reason for the meeting was to create an international standard that enabled the capture of information comprising a computerized product model in a neutral form without the loss of completeness and intergrity, throughout the life of a product.