Data exchange with STEP – doesn't that just involve the exchange of geometry data? Although that belief is not basically wrong, the STEP series of standards has much more to offer when it comes to AP242. The Business Object Model, an XML representation specifically for xDM systems, makes possible the efficient, cross-disciplinary exchange of product structures and process data regardless of the geometry format involved. But, here too, STEP AP242 can offer extensive new features including support for tessellated geometry, a comprehensive data model for data relevant to manufacturing such as dimensions and tolerances, as well as the description of composite materials.

The prostep ivip Association will be holding a STEP AP242 Day on 19 October 2017. The aim of this event is to provide insight into the extensive possibilities that this standard – which is subject to ongoing further development – currently offers and will offer in the future on the basis of actively used application examples and progress reports from the automotive and aviation industries.

We cordially invite all members of the prostep ivip Association to attend STEP AP242 Day, which is being held at the Center of Applied Aeronautical Research (ZAL) in Hamburg. Attendance at this event is free of charge.