Overview
ISO/IEC TR 63306-1:2020 establishes the foundational framework and vocabulary for the Smart Manufacturing Standards Map (SM2). Developed jointly by ISO and IEC, this standard addresses the growing need for a structured, credible, and neutral resource cataloguing the many standards relevant to smart manufacturing, including those related to the product lifecycle, production processes, supply chain management, and industrial services.
The SM2 framework provides systematic classification and mapping of international standards, consortium specifications, technical reports, and related projects. This enables users to effectively assess, select, and compare standards within the constantly evolving smart manufacturing landscape, supporting efficient standardization processes and aligning technological advancements with industry requirements.
Key Topics
- SM2 Framework: Defines the structure, principles, and graphical representations for cataloguing standards in smart manufacturing, supporting visualization and navigation of the standards landscape.
- Vocabulary and Classification: Details the blocks, sub-blocks, and key characteristics required to consistently describe, compare, and link standards. The vocabulary enables uniform entries in the SM2 catalogue.
- Mapping and Linking Standards: Offers a reliable method to associate related standards and projects from various domains such as products, production, supply chain, and services, facilitating comprehensive coverage and interoperability.
- Blocks of Classification:
- Identification: Standard title, edition, publication status, and organizational ownership.
- Object: Type of standard, object or process covered, and manufacturing process type.
- Hierarchy: Equipment and functional hierarchy levels.
- Life Cycle: Relevant phases of product, production system, and supply chain life cycles.
- Interoperability: Approaches, concerns, and layering for system integration.
- System Engineering Process: Agreement, management, technical, and project-enabling processes.
- Relevance to Smart Manufacturing: Scope, motivation, and relevance level for each standard.
- Validation: Criteria and processes for confirming catalogue entries.
Applications
The ISO/IEC TR 63306-1:2020 framework is designed to serve a wide range of stakeholders in the smart manufacturing sector, including:
- Standard Developing Organizations (SDOs): Enables systematic classification and transparent mapping of current and emerging standards, supporting collaborative development and minimizing duplication of effort.
- Manufacturing Enterprises and Solution Providers: Helps identify, assess, and implement applicable standards for digital manufacturing, Industry 4.0, and automation initiatives, optimizing compliance and innovation strategies.
- Technology Integrators: Facilitates interoperability analysis between standards, enabling effective integration across the factory, supply network, and digital platforms.
- Policy Makers and Researchers: Provides a credible basis for evaluating the coverage and gaps in existing standards, shaping standardization priorities and future research directions.
- Users and Practitioners: Supports informed selection and implementation of standards for product development, process improvement, and value chain integration, contributing to higher efficiency and competitiveness.
Related Standards
- ISO/TR 23087:2018 - Automation systems and integration - "Big Picture" for manufacturing standards.
- NISTIR 8107 - Current Standards Landscape for Smart Manufacturing Systems.
- VDI/VDE/ZVEI RAMI 4.0 - Reference Architecture Model Industrie 4.0.
- IEC 62264-1 - Enterprise-control system integration.
- IEC 61512-1 - Batch control - Models and terminology.
- Other Parts of ISO/IEC 63306 Series - Additional guidance and tools for smart manufacturing standardization.
Practical Value
Implementing the SM2 framework enables organizations to:
- Gain a clear overview and comparison of relevant standards in smart manufacturing.
- Strengthen technology adoption strategies by aligning them with recognized best practices and international requirements.
- Enhance interoperability, reduce integration barriers, and streamline compliance efforts across digital manufacturing environments.
- Effectively participate in or monitor standardization projects shaping the future of manufacturing systems.
ISO/IEC TR 63306-1:2020 is essential for anyone seeking clarity, consistency, and actionable insight in the smart manufacturing standards landscape.