# MALFunction Ontology (MALFO)

> This ontology uses (minimal) spatial relations, high-levels ontological categories, and causal...

- Page: https://library.schematica.io/model/b28643f70b424f89a178b705ed7325b4
- Model type: Ontology
- License: CC BY 4.0
- Access type: Free
- Access method: Download
- Model size: Small
- Formats: OWL
- Domains: Tech / IT, Manufacturing / Industry
- Audiences: Researcher, Developer, Data Scientist
- Classifications: #standards #api
- External link: https://industryportal.enit.fr/ontologies/MALFO
- Listed in library: 2025-09-23
- Last updated: 2025-09-23

## Description

## Ontology Info

| Field | Value |
|-------|-------|
| Acronyme | MALFO |
| Description | This ontology uses (minimal) spatial relations, high-levels ontological categories, and causal relations to supply a formal taxonomies of occurrences that are not, from the point of view of an engineer, as they should be. 

In particular, the terms fault, failure, failure mechanism, malfunction, and others are given precise interpretations.  |
| Format | OWL |

## Metrics

| Metric | Value |
|--------|-------|
| Classes | 15 |
| Individuals | 0 |
| Properties | 15 |
| Max Depth | 3 |
| Max Child Count | 5 |
| Average Child Count | 2 |
| Classes With One Child | 2 |
| Classes With More Than 25 Children | 0 |
| Classes With No Definition | 1 |

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Source: https://library.schematica.io/model/b28643f70b424f89a178b705ed7325b4