The networked manufacture application service platform for the equipment manufacturing industry base in north-east China

Abstract

In this paper, a detailed analysis of the industry structure, characteristics, and demands of the equipment manufacturing industry base in north-east China is given. Two modes of networked manufacturing systems for the industry of north-east China are presented. The system architecture of the networked manufacturing application service platform based on J2EE (Java 2 Platform, Enterprise Edition) is discussed, and its technical characteristics and main functions are given. The workflow-centric customized platform configuration and application process management method are investigated. Application service systems for networked collaborative design and distribution are developed. Finally, the advancement and practicality of the platform are illustrated by a case study.

Keywords:

• Equipment manufacturing industry base
• Networked manufacturing
• System architecture
• Application service
• J2EE

Acknowledgements

This work was supported by the Grant National 863 High Tech Research and development project (2003AA414022), the Liaoning science and technology project, and the Shenyang fund project.