Lattice Technology, Inc. Blog

This is a very thought provoking article about the future of technical documentation--not only using 3D but using Augmented Reality.  It was written in the context of maintenance, but it could be for any stage of the product development lifecycle.  

We saw this article and think it is a good historical accounting of how 3D visualization has matured:

The economic globalization and the cross-border trade of commodities and services have been going on for some considerable time. But it has become considerably more attractive in the last decade. The fast technological advances, along with a shift in the way protectionism is viewed, have played an important role in the process.

Trade restrictions or regulations with foreign nations not only protect business and workers, but they also limit competition and market share. Free trade generates growth opportunities that benefit the economy. Competition is good, it heats up the market, but competitive advantage is the main objective.

Unfortunately it is harder than it sounds but, at least, not as difficult as it used to be not that long ago, when video conferencing, Internet access, and other high tech gadgets were a privilege of the first world. Nowadays, third world countries have embraced high tech solutions as their ticket to a better economy. It is a high investment that pays off when it is done properly.

But, how about cultural differences, they can be a major barrier. How can you increase your manufacturing operations in a third world country, if you might end up paying more for the cheaper labor to keep your standards and quality commitment?

We often read and/or discuss about significant benefits of 3D digital manufacturing that, with no doubt, are crucial to improve quality and profits. But we have to keep in mind that implementing it is a very complex process.

Use of 3D Digital Manufacturing in Vehicle development/production/manufacturing preparation

Check out our new video highlighting the features of the XVL Studio Human option. An optional module for XVL Studio Standard and XVL Studio Pro, it lets you add digital technicians to XVL models for tasks like checking manufacturing processes and validating serviceability.  See how you can easily add multiple technicians and dynamically check for bad posture, technician reach and interference.

Consistent and accurate Digital Design Review in your digital manufacturing processes is key to achieving the productivity, efficiency and profitability benefits that have been promised by 3D CAD vendors.

Yes, that is exactly what I meant!... but it is also the title of Design Engineering editor Anthony Lockwood's article published on June 30, 2011.

In 2009, Honda Motor Company produced 352 million cars, and over a billion motorcycles and related machinery.  In addition to its popular vehicle production, the company is also expanding into solar panel, robot and aircraft manufacturing.

Continuing our discussion about the history of the XVL lightweight format, I would like to complement the previous entry with the white paper “XVL: A Compact and Qualified 3D Representation with Lattice Mesh and Surface for the Internet”. This report outlines XVL features that allow it to be used for 3D applications. This paper refers to an early version of XVL – we are now on version 10!