"Towards a taxonomy of CIM Engineering Activities"
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L.M. Camarinha-Matos; H Pinheiro-Pita; R. Rabelo; J. Barata
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(cam,hp,kadu,jab@uninova.pt)    
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New University of Lisbon and UNINOVA - 2825  Monte da Caparica  -  Portugal<BR>
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ABSTRACT<BR>
The need for a taxonomy of CIM activities is introduced as a basic requirement to facilitate mutual understanding among the members of multidisciplinary groups involved in CIM. A preliminary proposal for such a taxonomy is presented, mainly as a starting platform to promote discussion and to act as a catalyzer towards the achievement of a truly comprehensive taxonomy of CIM activities.

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