WANDReview February '25 Edition

The latest WAND Taxonomies, Glossaries, CDMs, and Updates

Digital Transformation Taxonomy Updates

This month, WAND added new terms and synonyms to our Digital Transformation Taxonomy. You can now find more terms related to advanced design technologies, such as 3D Printing Design, CAD, Parametric Modeling, Computational Design, and Direct Modeling.

To download the most recent taxonomy updates or explore the full list of added terms, please visit our WAND Taxonomy Library Portal and find the Digital Transformation Taxonomy under “Latest Updates.”

Mining Update

WAND added 1,488 terms and synonyms to our Mining Taxonomy. You can now find more terms related to operational efficiency, such as Mean Time to Repair, Availability Rate, Average Equipment Downtime, Average Fuel Use Per Machine, and Average Payload of Mining Trucks.

To download the most recent taxonomy updates or to explore the full list of added terms, please visit our WAND Taxonomy Library Portal and find the Mining Taxonomy under “Latest Updates.”

What's in a Name?

Words can mean lots of different things depending on the context, audience, and industry. Understanding the differences and employing a company-wide glossary can avoid a lot of confusion in communications! Consider, if you will, the word...

Rose

• A prickly bush or shrub that typically bears red, pink, yellow, or white fragrant flowers.

• A perforated cap attached to a shower, the spout of a watering can, or the end of a hose to produce a spray.

• Past tense of “Rise”

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