Methods and systems for utilizing blockchain for manufacturing metadata and production data

Abstract

A method includes obtaining, from a first plurality of sources, production data relating to a plurality of stages of production of a part of a machine. The production data includes at least one of test data, simulation data, validation data, verification data, and reliability data for the part. The method also includes obtaining, from a plurality of second plurality of sources that differs from the first plurality of sources, manufacturing metadata that is separate from the production data. The manufacturing metadata data including data that describes machinery used to manufacture the part. The method also includes storing the production data and the manufacturing metadata in one or more blockchains. A system is also disclosed.

Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.