TS EN 9300-012

TS EN 9300-012 is a part standard within the aerospace LOTAR framework that describes the ingest process for long-term archiving of digital technical product documentation such as 3D, CAD and PDM data. In this context, ingest means the controlled transfer of content into the archive, including conversion to the STEP archiving format, creation of the Archive Information Package, and validation and verification of the converted content information.

What ingest means in a LOTAR archive workflow

In general technical terms, ingest is more than a file copy: it is the entry point where engineering data is prepared so it can remain intelligible and usable over time. For complex product documentation, the archive must preserve not only the geometry or model data, but also the information needed to identify, manage and retrieve it later. STEP is widely used as a neutral exchange and archiving-oriented format in engineering data management, which makes it relevant to long-term retention strategies. This standard focuses on the recommended process description for that transfer stage rather than on the subject matter of the product data itself.

Why validation and verification matter

From a records-management perspective, validation and verification help determine whether the converted content faithfully represents the source information and whether the archive package is complete and consistent. The Archive Information Package typically combines the preserved content with the metadata and control information needed for identification, traceability and future retrieval. The value of this part standard lies in linking conversion, control and packaging into one defined archival workflow for aerospace documentation.

• Applies to digital technical product documentation in the aerospace domain.
• Addresses ingest for 3D, CAD and PDM data.
• Includes conversion to the STEP archiving format and creation of an Archive Information Package.
• Places emphasis on validation and verification of the converted content information.
• Forms part of the LOTAR reference process description.