While 3D Model Geometrical Definition of a Product is quite a mature Technology, extending it to a full authority single Digital Product is still a major challenge especially for complex products such as Aircraft (A/C) and Cars. The real meaning of such definition is one unique Data-Base which includes all required information for all downstream applications during the whole Product Lifecycle, from Design through Manufacturing up to Logistic and Maintenance.
Alignment of the product lifecycle management federated interoperability framework with internet of things and virtual manufacturing