approach to Design. XYZ co-ordinates that have been through a series of changes and revisions can bias design details on both exteriors and interiors i.e. door swing, lamp positioning, air bag deployment so the ability to trace the family tree of a particular assembly and attached sub assemblies is mandatory requirement. Within their Design department, Contechs monitor all background information electronically logging client’s input files. This allows the department to build the virtual skeleton donor vehicle inputting the current black box dimensions secure in the knowledge that the data management system is outputting the most up to date information in the concept phase.
Development Cost:
Many expensive trial and error processes like prototyping are reduced, which brings down the cost of development. “Using direct translators our concept CAS model can be translated into our engineering tool set i.e Catia and checked for authenticity and dimensional accuracy within the Virtual DMU (digital mock up). The engineering team have the ability to bring in tooling criteria, manufacturing process data to assess the CAS model. Depending on the process TATA has a different philosophy to Bentley. The Alias data may be re-engineering using our technical surfacing
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parametric CAD methods in relationships between the component and rack, most of any rework is minimised. “A significant benefit is the ability to bring in the commercial aspects earlier; we can calculate logistics and costs, again long before any components or racks are in production.” Says John Govey, Manager Contechs Materials Handling.
Quality:
Product design tools, Manufacturing Process Management CAD /CAM/CAE, Visualization tools help to ensure product quality.
Customer satisfaction:
Lower lead times helps businesses satisfy changing customer needs with quality products.
Design carry over:
Integrated management of product related design data enables its efficient reuse.
Revenue
Generation:
All the above improvements result in efficient processes, which correspondingly improve revenue generation. The need for the PLM approach and software products has arisen due to widespread business challenges. These include:
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