Supporting the Data Model Integrator in an Engineering Network by Automating Data Integration

Data exchange and integration in a heterogeneous engineering network are challenges that an engineering organi-zation has to address. Most practitioners have realized that this challenge requires detailed consideration and involvement of the related engineering disciplines to specify and implement an appropriate data logistics. In this paper, we introduce a meta-model and method for the development of a data-mapping infrastructure to support the work of the engineers responsible for data logistics. The meta-model is the foundation for data logistics with automated data transformation, integration, and exchange by automating the mapping of engineering data as envisioned in VDI Guideline 3695. We report on a first validation of the method with a proof of concept using AutomationML.