This prostep ivip / VDA White Paper has been devised by the FDX Working Group. The document presents a new standardized machine-readable data format for the exchange of functional data between OEMs and suppliers. Functional data refers to characteristic values, characteristic curves and characteristic fields for different parts and components. They are usually determined by physically or virtually created measurements.

The new standard enables parties to exchange their functional data in a highly structured way. The main goals of the standard are

The FDX format is based on proven industry standards such as ASAM ODS, the corresponding data exchange format ATFX and the open-source Eclipse openMDM® application model.