A conceptual view on data-model driven reverse engineering

The effectiveness of process models is dependent on the data sharing capability of the CAE system that supports the design process. This assertion is considered in the context of design using Reverse Engineering (RE) techniques, where RE is considered to be a particular type of redesign. Two main categories of information are considered: product-related information, captured in product models, and details of manufacturing capabilities, provided from manufacturing models. This paper reports on conceptual work, which underpins the research and also presents details of a case study, carried out in an industrial context to verify the concepts.