For over 40 years, HEBCO personnel have authored millions of pages of technical manuals into editable electronic formats for the Department of Defense (DoD) and Department of Energy (DoE). We have supported over 100 different weapon systems with projects ranging from compiling engineering source data to editing, updating, publishing, and distributing virtually every type of technical manual available to the military.
HEBCO is involved in every facet of Technical Manual development and sustainment. We provide a complete turn-key package—working closely with programs on configuration control using our Capability Maturity Model Integration (CMMI)® Maturity Level 3 processes to incorporate modifications while keeping sustainment cycles on time.
Comprehensive Data Support
XML & SGML Authoring
XML and SGML identify the components of a document and organize content based on non-proprietary standards. This "single source" data file controls formatting separately, allowing the seamless generation of PDF, IETMs, and web delivery from one repository.
- Expertise in S1000D, DITA, and MIL-STDs
- Development of DTDs, XML Schemas (XSD)
- FOSIs, XSLT, XSL-FO, and XPath processing
IETM / IETP / ETO Development
Interactive Electronic Technical Manuals are portable digital libraries containing thousands of pages of maintenance data and graphics. They provide an agile, highly interactive method for end-users to locate documentation efficiently.
- Class I - III: Linear, hyperlinked XML/SGML
- Class IV: Relational database dynamic delivery
- Class V: Expert systems integration
Technical Drawing & Graphics
HEBCO illustrators have created more than 875,000 engineering and technical illustrations. We implement the most efficient electronic graphic formats—from line art conversions to interactive 3D illustrations.
- Scalable Vector Graphics (SVG) manipulation
- CGM with interactive hyperlinking ("hot-spotting")
- Interactive wiring diagrams and 3D solid models
Writing & Sustainment
We provide expertise in technical writing, editing, composition, and quality assurance. Our document support includes processing complete revisions, incorporating change data, and maintaining strict configuration control.
- Flight manuals, checklists, and work cards
- Illustrated Parts Breakdowns (IPB)
- Real-time visibility via eTRAC management