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Unified Feature Paradigm

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Semantic Modeling and Interoperability in Product and Process Engineering

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This work discusses the limitations of the existing feature-based computer systems for concurrent and collaborative engineering, including the loss of engineering intent, “hard-coding” feature semantics, unsatisfactory compatibility, inconsistency, and limited scalability for information sharing among different CAx systems. Such limitations create chaos for inevitable engineering changes within and across different product development stages. The authors introduces a unified feature modeling system to provide the required flexibility and scalability in view of the modern complex engineering. The fundamental mechanisms that enable the unified feature modeling scheme are presented.

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  2. Guangdong University of Technology, Guangzhou, People’s Republic of China

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  3. Tianjing University of Science and Technology, Tianjin, People’s Republic of China

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Cheng, Z., Tang, SH., Chen, G., Ma, YS. (2013). Unified Feature Paradigm. In: Ma, Y. (eds) Semantic Modeling and Interoperability in Product and Process Engineering. Springer Series in Advanced Manufacturing. Springer, London. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4471-5073-2_5

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