Getting started

Getting started#

Welcome to the semantics-based data management platform of your project, built on the data space management system (DSMS) technology stack developed by Fraunhofer IWM. This platform can be accessed through a web frontend or programmatically using the DSMS software development kit DSMS-SDK. This manual provides comprehensive guidelines for utilizing the web frontend. To effectively navigate the platform, it is essential to familiarize yourself with the naming conventions outlined in the following. Additionally, you will find useful information on how to get in touch and how to cite the platform technology.

For more information please refer to our paper. Alternatively, see the how to cite section.

Naming conventions#

K-items#

In our platform, all entities, including individuals, physical devices, organizations, applications, and any relevant information or datasets (such as measurement data or simulation data), are referred to as knowledge-items (abbreviated as k-items). Each k-item is associated with a specific knowledge-type (k-type) and adheres to defined standards, including required fields that must be completed. K-items can be interconnected by establishing links between them.

K-types#

The platform includes several predefined k-types, such as organizations, experts, applications, datasets, and dataset catalogs. While the first four are self-explanatory, dataset catalogs serve to organize datasets, for example for grouping measurement series. Users with administrative privileges can create additional customized k-types. Common examples of these individualized k-types include material specifications, testing machines, or process-specific categories.

Credentials#

To access the platform, you will need valid credentials. These can typically be obtained from Fraunhofer IWM or through the research project you are currently involved in. If you encounter any issues logging in or require credentials, please contact the development team for assistance. Refer to the “Contact” section below for their details.

Administrative rights can be granted by the developers upon request.

Contact#

For inquiries or support, please reach out to the following individuals:

How to cite#

If you appreciate our work and wish to cite it, please use the following reference:

  • Citation: Nahshon et al. (2024). Semantic Orchestration and Exploitation of Material Data: A Dataspace Solution Demonstrated on Steel and Copper Applications. Advanced Engineering Materials. Link to the article

  • BibTeX Entry: You can use the following BibTeX entry for your reference management: @article{nahshon2024semantic, title={Semantic orchestration and exploitation of material data: A dataspace solution demonstrated on steel and copper applications}, author={Nahshon, Yoav and Morand, Lukas and B{“u}schelberger, Matthias and Helm, Dirk and Kumaraswamy, Kiran and Zierep, Paul and Weber, Matthias and de Andr{‘e}s, Pablo}, journal={Advanced Engineering Materials}, pages={2401448}, year={2024}, publisher={Wiley Online Library} }