Development of a XML System That Enables User to View Required Information from the Work Shop Through a Web Browser

Abstract

This paper describes the development of a XML system, which is not only able to display the required information, such as the metallic mold manufacturing area, but also to remotely control, 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 inside and outside a company flexibly and quickly and therefore, enables information to be exchanged. This research is being progressed concurrently with MOII (Manufacturing Operation Information Interface) standard that is promoted by JOP (Japan Open System Promotion Group).