Advanced technology for manufacturing engineering development: XML technology on a system that enables user to view required information from the work shop through a web browser

This paper describes the development of the XML system, which is not only able to display the required information, such as the metallic mold manufacturing area, but also to remotely control equipment such as the NC machining tool, by using the web browser through the Internet technology. In this XML system, collection and display of information required for on-site management of a factory can be performed using the machine surveillance feature, the monitoring feature using video camera, the schedule management feature of a machine and the data analysis feature for a machine. This XML system links various systems which exist within and outside a company flexibly and quickly, and therefore enables information to be exchanged. This research is being progressed concurrently with the Manufacturing Operation Information Interface (MOII) standard that is promoted by Japan Open System Promotion Group (JOP).