SOFTWARE PRODUCTS
Software built for defence technical
publication programmes
Contiem’s A&D software suite covers the full content lifecycle — from structured
authoring to CSDB management and multi-format publication — built around S1000D,
ATA iSpec 2200, and UK MoD standards.
Create
S1000D · iSpec 2200
FrameMaker · Arbortext · Oxygen XML
Structured authoring for every major technical publishing environment
Eclipse authoring plug-ins bring S1000D and iSpec 2200 structured authoring directly into Adobe FrameMaker, PTC Arbortext, and Oxygen XML — the tools your teams already use. Supports S1000D, iSpec 2200 (CMM, AMM, SB, ACMM, AIPC, WDM), and Crew publications. BREX validation is built into every plug-in, so authors check compliance as they write.
Supported standards & tools
S1000D Issue 4.1 / 5.0 · ATA iSpec 2200 · Crew publications
Adobe FrameMaker · PTC Arbortext · Oxygen XML
BREX validation built-in · Business rules checking
S1000D Common Source Database for programme-scale data module management
notusCSDB is a fast, intuitive Common Source Database for S1000D. Rapidly deployed in server or desktop environments, it provides lifecycle management and governance for data modules and ICNs at any programme scale. Version control, workflow, change tracking, applicability management, and BREX compliance are built in. A full asset history supports end-to-end safety case requirements. Used as part of the IBM DEEAMS programme for the UK MoD.
Key capabilities
S1000D Issue 4.1 / 5.0 · Full data module lifecycle
Version control · Workflow · Change tracking · Applicability
ICN management · BREX validation · Safety case audit trail
Integrates with Eclipse authoring plug-ins
Manage
S1000D CSDB
Version control · Workflow · ICN management
Publish
PDF · AESP · Crew cards
Multi-format from S1000D source
Multi-format publication from S1000D data modules — no re-authoring required
notusBookBuild assembles S1000D data modules into complete, delivery-ready publications without converting or re-authoring source data. Using plug-in stylesheets, it produces PDF, Army Equipment Support Publications (AESP), Crew cards (Flight Reference Cards, Flight Crew Checklists), and other customer-specified formats from a single structured source. notusBookBuild Professional integrates directly with notusCSDB for full pipeline publication from database to final output. Used on UK MoD programmes including British Army AESP delivery.
Output formats
PDF / PS · AESP · Crew cards (AvP70 / FRC / FCC)
S1000D ATA CMP · Multi-format from single source
Plug-in stylesheets for any customer style guide
notusBookBuild Professional integrates with notusCSDB
Standards & certifications supported
Authoring
S1000D Iss. 4.1 / 5.0
ATA iSpec 2200
Def-Stan 00-601
UK MoD formats
AESP · BR · AvP70
Crew cards (FRC / FCC)
ASD-STE100
Print engines
Antenna House · TopLeaf
FrameMaker · Arbortext FOSI
XSL-FO
Certifications
ISO 27001
ISO 9001
Data conversion
Migrate legacy content to S1000D
Four-phase conversion process from Word, SGML, PDF, and proprietary formats to S1000D, iSpec 2200, and DITA. Word-to-XML specialist resource available.
Learn about data conversion →
Training
S1000D and tool training for your team
Instructor-led and self-paced courses for S1000D, Eclipse authoring, notusCSDB, notusBookBuild, and FrameMaker. S1000D 101 online course launching soon.
View training courses →
Stylesheets
Bespoke output for any customer format
Custom stylesheet development for print and PDF across Antenna House, TopLeaf, FrameMaker, and Arbortext. S1000D, iSpec 2200, UK MoD, and MIL-STD standards covered.
Learn about stylesheets →
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