ST-Repository reduces communication costs.
Repository lets a supply chain share design and manufacturing data about products.
Version 1.0 of ST-Repository has been available since January 2000. Version 2.0 became available on April 1, 2001. Yes, the ST-Repository database is defined by the same set of schemas as the STEP standards. The database has been optimized for the definitions given in this suite so that it can rapidly find and return information based on any of the units of functionality included in the STEP and STEP-NC standards. Yes, ST-Repository can use XML for communication with the CAD, CAM, CNC and PDM systems of an extended enterprise as well as for communication with web browsers and other applications.