: Krause, F.-L.; Ciesla, M.; Stephan, M.

Abstract
The development of innovative products within the shortest possible time, and of a high quality at low cost, is a challenge which asks for advanced forms of computer assistance. A central task proposed in this connection is the creation of integrated product models mapping all the information that covers the whole life cycle of the product. The standard ISO 10303 forms a worldwide basis for implementing such integrated product models