It is assumed that basic concepts of OPC UA information modelling are understood in this document. This document will use these concepts to describe the Additive Manufacturing Information Model. For the purposes of this document, the terms and definitions given in OPC 10000-1, OPC 10000-2, OPC 10000-3, OPC 10000-4, OPC 10000-5, OPC 10000-6, OPC 10000-7, OPC 10000-100, OPC 10000-200, OPC 40001-1, OPC 40001-2, OPC 40001-3, OPC 40501-1, as well as the following apply.

Note that OPC UA terms are italicized in the specification.