Email Invite-Software Developer-Economic Impact Assessment of the STEP in the Transportation Manufacturing & Electronic Industri

Software Developer Invitation
On behalf of the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), Robert D.
Niehaus, Inc. (RDN) is evaluating the potential benefits of STEP in reducing
interoperability costs for the exchange of product data. Interoperability problems arise
when members of the supply chain create technical data using different design,
manufacturing, engineering, or product data management (PDM) software applications.
As a member of the industry who produces the software used in the design operations of
the industries we are investigating (automotive, aerospace and shipbuilding), you have
unique insights into the state of STEP incorporation in CAD/CAM/CAE or PDM
software. The information you provide will help NIST better assess the benefits of STEP
and the needs of this portion of the manufacturing sector, thereby allowing NIST to
channel future investments towards projects that best meet those needs. The data from
this questionnaire will be used to revise projections made in NIST Planning Report 02-5
(http://www.nist.gov/director/planning/upload/report02-5.pdf).
Please answer the questions in the questionnaire provided on the URL listed below with
reference to your CAD/CAM/CAE or PDM software products. This questionnaire is
confidential and voluntary. Please feel free to collaborate with your colleagues when
answering these questions. No one outside of RDN, Inc. will see your personal or
company information. Data you provide will only be used in aggregate with other
companies and will not be disclosed to anyone outside of RDN, Inc. and CIMdata. We
need your help to make sure we have the very best information possible and greatly
appreciate your time and efforts
URL: https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/QYR9DPF
All responses will be kept strictly confidential.
Thank you in advance for your assistance with this important effort. If you have any questions
please contact Brianna Briggs ([email protected]) or Ian Monsma
([email protected]) or toll-free at 1-800-350-4888.
Thank you for participating in this questionnaire.