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MBE Maturity Index - MBE Lexicon2022
NSE MBE Maturity Index Rev: B

This document contains the results from the MBIT, MBE Committee’s MBE Maturity Index task group.

The information conveyed in this document has been normalized to help progress the maturation of Model-Based Enterprise (MBE) for digital product realization.

Comments, suggestions, or questions on this document should be addressed to Curtis Brown, cbrown@kcnsc.doe.gov

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This document is: is an updated Rev B to NSC-614-4279 dated January/2022 Unclassified Unlimited Release (UUR).

This version is a working release and has been made available as a rubric tool.

Furthermore we continue to solicit peer review and appreciate any focus area validation and improvement requests via the Peer Comments worksheet.

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3D Interactive Viewable
3DIV 
     
MBE Maturity Index  - MBE Lexicon
A derivative model that is rendered in 3D, is interactive, and is published in a ubiquitous format (e.g., pdf ).
3D Model
    
     
MBE Maturity Index  - MBE Lexicon
A three-dimensional computer representation of a part.
Authenticated
    
     
MBE Maturity Index  - MBE Lexicon
Proven to be genuine as issued by its originator.
Authoritative Source
    
     
MBE Maturity Index  - MBE Lexicon
The singular originator and provider of data that is sanctioned for a given lifecycle activity.
Authorized
    
     
MBE Maturity Index  - MBE Lexicon
Approved by an authority for use in a lifecycle activity.
Automated
    
     
MBE Maturity Index  - MBE Lexicon
A mode of operation performed by a machine instead of a person.
Basis Model
    
     
MBE Maturity Index  - MBE Lexicon
The model that a practitioner uses as the starting point for a given lifecycle activity.
Bill of Materials
BOM 
     
MBE Maturity Index  - MBE Lexicon
A list of items, along with quantities and optional activity-specific information, needed to perform a particular lifecycle activity.
Certified
    
     
MBE Maturity Index  - MBE Lexicon
Guaranteed to conform to protocols.
Courtesy Model
    
     
MBE Maturity Index  - MBE Lexicon
An unauthorized model provided to a recipient.
Critical Note
    
     
MBE Maturity Index  - MBE Lexicon
A note of great importance that appears on a 3D model.
Dataset
    
     
MBE Maturity Index  - MBE Lexicon
A collection of structured data contained in one or more computer files.
Derivative Model
    
     
MBE Maturity Index  - MBE Lexicon
A model created from a source model that may be transformed into a different format.
Design Activities
    
     
MBE Maturity Index  - MBE Lexicon
Activities involved in developing product definition.
Design for X
DFX 
     
MBE Maturity Index  - MBE Lexicon
Design activity that optimizes a model for a goal.
Digital
    
     
MBE Maturity Index  - MBE Lexicon
An artifact intended for processing by a computer algorithm.
Electronic
    
     
MBE Maturity Index  - MBE Lexicon
An computerized artifact information intended for presentation to a human.
Enterprise
    
     
MBE Maturity Index  - MBE Lexicon
An organization.
Enterprise Enabling Activities
    
     
MBE Maturity Index  - MBE Lexicon
Activities that enable an enterprise to act as a MBE, do not directly add value to a product’s lifecycle.
Interactive
    
     
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A mode of operation in which a person interacts with automation.
Lifecycle Activity
    
     
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An activity involved in one or more phases of a product’s lifecycle.
Long Term Archiving and Retrieval
LOTAR 
     
MBE Maturity Index  - MBE Lexicon
A process that preserves information and makes it available for the communities it serves.
Manual
    
     
MBE Maturity Index  - MBE Lexicon
A mode of operation performed by a person without automation.
Manufacturing Activities
    
     
MBE Maturity Index  - MBE Lexicon
Activities involved in making a product.
Model
    
     
ASME Y14.41  - Digital Product Definition Data Practices
The portion of the data set that contains model geometry and supplemental geometry.
Alternate Definitions ->
Model-Based Definition
MBD 
     
ASME Y14.47  - Model Organization Practices
An annotated model and its associated data elements that define the product in a manner that can be used effectively without a drawing graphic sheet.
Alternate Definitions ->
Model-Based Enterprise
MBE 
     
ASME Y14.47  - Model Organization Practices
An organization that uses model based definitions for the purpose of commission, operation, service, and decommission of a product.
Alternate Definitions ->
Native Model
    
     
MBE Maturity Index  - MBE Lexicon
A model in the format of its originating software application (e.g., Creo).
PDM System
Product Data Management System 
     
MBE Maturity Index  - MBE Lexicon
An information system that implements the product data management capability.
Alternate Definitions ->
Part
    
     
ASME Y14.100  - Engineering Drawing Practices
One item, or two or more items joined together, that is not normally subject to disassembly without destruction or impairment of designed use (e.g., transistor, composition resistor, screw, transformer, and gear).
Alternate Definitions ->
Part-Centric
    
     
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An organizing principle for product data management in which all product lifecycle data relates to, and is accessible via, an single point of reference within a PDM system.
Pedigree
    
     
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The record of heritage that proves the veracity of a data item.
Precise
    
     
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Meets the required accuracy.
Alternate Definitions ->
Process Data
    
     
MBE Maturity Index  - MBE Lexicon
Product lifecycle data that pertains to processes (e.g., manufacturing, qualification) for product the realization.
Process Definition
    
     
MBE Maturity Index  - MBE Lexicon
[Primary] Any information that defines a process that realizes a product.

[Alt] The activity that defines a process that realizes a product.

Product
    
     
ASME Y14.100  - Engineering Drawing Practices
Product Definition Data, Technical Data, Item, Feature, Drawing, Item. IdentificationIncludes materials, parts, components, subassemblies, assemblies, and equipment. The term product shall also encompass a family of products.
Alternate Definitions ->
Product Data
    
     
NAS 9300-007  - LOTAR
A representation of information about a product in a formal manner suitable for communication, interpretation, or processing by human beings or by computers.
Alternate Definitions ->
Product Data Management
PDM 
     
NAS 9300-007  - LOTAR
The tracking, control and status control of product data, either as files, or through a database. The usage is frequently confined to the design stage of product development, although may extend to planning for manufacture.
Alternate Definitions ->
Product Data Management Activities
PDM Activities 
     
MBE Maturity Index  - MBE Lexicon
Activities that relate product lifecycle data to product definition.
Product Definition
PD 
     
MBE Maturity Index  - MBE Lexicon
[Primary] Any information that defines the physical or functional requirements of a product, to ensure design intent.

[Alt] The activity that defines a product.

Product Definition Authorization
    
     
MBE Maturity Index  - MBE Lexicon
The record of transmittal and enabling process that authorizes product definition for a particular purpose.
Product Definition Data Set
PDDS 
     
ASME Y14.41  - Digital Product Definition Data Practices
A collection of one or more data file(s) that discloses, directly or by reference, by means of graphic or textual presentations, or combinations of both, the physical or functional requirements of an item.
Alternate Definitions ->
Product Definition Set
    
     
MBE Maturity Index  - MBE Lexicon
An identified set of product definition that fully defines a product.
Product Lifecycle
    
     
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The series of phases through which a product passes, from intake of requirements to its consumption or disposition.
Product Lifecycle Data
    
     
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Data that pertains to the product lifecycle.
Product Lifecycle Management
PLM 
     
NAS 9300-007  - LOTAR
The tracking, control and status control of product data, either as files, or through a database. PLM extends the scope of PDM to include each physical product produced from a design, including deviations from the design and usage of the product.
Alternate Definitions ->
Product Structure
    
     
MBE Maturity Index  - MBE Lexicon
A hierarchical list of items that constitute a product.
Product and Manufacturing Information
PMI 
     
Action Engineering  - 3D Digital Transformation You Trust
3D annotations (dimensions and tolerances), metadata, notes and attributes needed to define the product beyond the 3D geometry.
Alternate Definitions ->
Quality Activities
    
     
MBE Maturity Index  - MBE Lexicon
Activities involved in manufacturing verification, part inspection, and product acceptance.
Source Model
    
     
MBE Maturity Index  - MBE Lexicon
The model from which a derivative is obtained.
Technical Data Package
TDP 
     
MIL-STD-31000B  - DOD Standard Practice Technical Data Packages
The authoritative technical description of an item. This technical description supports the acquisition, production, inspection, engineering, and logistics support of the item. The description defines the required design configuration and/or performance requirements, and procedures required to ensure adequacy of item performance. It consists of applicable technical data such as models, engineering design data, associated lists, specifications, standards, performance requirements, quality assurance provisions, software documentation and packaging details.
Alternate Definitions ->
Traceability
    
     
MBE Maturity Index  - MBE Lexicon
The ability to find the authoritative source of a given fact.
Trusted
    
     
MBE Maturity Index  - MBE Lexicon
Regarded with confidence, and concurrently being certified, authorized, and authenticated.
Unambiguous
    
     
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Having a single correct interpretation in an intended context.
Validated
    
     
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Assured to satisfy intent.
Validation
    
     
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The process of assuring that a product satisfies its intent.
Alternate Definitions ->
Verification
    
     
MBE Maturity Index  - MBE Lexicon
The process of assuring that a product satisfies requirements.
Alternate Definitions ->
Verified
    
     
MBE Maturity Index  - MBE Lexicon
Assured to satisfy requirements.
xBOM
    
     
MBE Maturity Index  - MBE Lexicon
A type of BOM used for a given lifecycle activity.
xModel
    
     
MBE Maturity Index  - MBE Lexicon
A model used for a given lifecycle activity.
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