The growing volume, variety and complexity of data being collected for scientific purposes presents challenges for data integration. For data to be truly useful, scientists need not only to be able to access it, but also be able to interpret and use it. Doing this requires semantic context. Semantic Data Integration is an active field of research, and this chapter describes the current challeng...

Abstract A PLC controlled semi-automatic rotary indexing system for assembly of foot valve is modelled and simulated using CATIA Automation Studio. It comprised part feeders (Conveyors vibratory bowl feeder), face plate, fixtures, components (Body, cap, seal carrier, cover) electro-pneumatic (Electro-pneumatic pick & place press) which are CATIA. The kinematic model mechanism successfully v...

Effective design of the High Speed Civil Transport requires the systematic application of design resources throughout a product's life-cycle. Information obtained from the use of these resources is used for the decision-making processes of Concurrent Engineering. Integrated computing environments facilitate the acquisition, organization, and use of required information. Stateof-the-art computin...

Computer-aided three-dimensional interactive application (CATIA) was originally developed by Dassault Systems to design and manufacture complex geometries for jet fighters. Lately, it has been adopted as a multi-platform 3-D product life cycle management solution and is used widely as a design platform in several industries, including the automobile, aerospace, ship-building, and consumer elect...