A framework for information-driven manufacturing

Despite the ever increasing saturation of manufacturing with information and communication technologies, most collected data is only used for its original purpose. This limits the potential of this data because it is almost never analysed for more complex information. The SmARPro project aims to provide solutions for exposing equipment data, analysing linked data sources and bringing helpful information to the shop floor. This paper presents the underlying framework, which formalises the structure of the SmARPro system and provides the foundation of information-driven manufacturing. Its application is exemplified in a case study, in which traceability data is used for productivity analysis.