The following structure is the basis for collaboration in order to address the current topics highly effective:

• Common workshops and telephone meetings - results of working groups are integrated in LOTAR
• 2 main working groups in 2009:
  • LTA of CAD 3D with GD&T (Airbus, Dassault, US-LOTAR Group, CAx-IF)
  • LTA of PDM (Airbus, BAE Systems, EADS-MAS, Eurocopter, US-LOTAR Group)

• Agreement to pay a fee by each aerospace active company 10 k€ to 20 k€, according to other contributions of companies
• 5 common workshops (ASD-STAN – AIA) agreed in 2009:
  
  For more detailed information see also "Next Steps".

Structure of work packages

The workload of LOTAR has been structured into eight different packages. All packages are clearly defined and scheduled.