Lattice Technology Blog
This blog helps the manufacturing company better understand how to leverage their 3D CAD data across their enterprise.
Manufacturing Processes,
3D Assembly Validation & Simulation,
Interactive Assembly Instructions,
Assembly Process Planning
Get Our Latest eBook: Overview of Creating Work Instructions from ANY 3D CAD
The Starting Point for Quality Manufacturing Assembly Instructions is Planning Thorough planning is...
3 minute read
The Case for More Use of 3D in Manufacturing
Introduction Manufacturing industries such as automotive, aerospace, and machinery are undergoing...
2 minute read
Manufacturing Processes,
3D Assembly Validation & Simulation,
Interactive Assembly Instructions,
Assembly Process Planning
Create Clear Work Instructions Faster with XVL
The Starting Point for Quality Manufacturing Assembly Instructions is Planning
2 minute read
Manufacturing Processes,
3D Assembly Validation & Simulation,
Interactive Assembly Instructions,
Assembly Process Planning
10 Ways Clear and Accurate Assembly Work Instructions Benefit the Manufacturing Company
The Starting Point for Quality Manufacturing Assembly Instructions is Planning Thorough planning is...
3 minute read
3D Snapshots - What Are They & How Can They Benefit Your Manufacturing Process
A 3D Snapshot using XVL from Lattice Technology Conveys Information Found on a 2D Drawing - BUT,...
3 minute read
Use a 3D Digital Twin for Sharing Complete Product Data Over the Web
3D Digital Twin - What Is It? A 3D Digital Twin is graphical and includes all associated data from...
2 minute read
Revolutionizing Manufacturing: The 3D Digital Twin
In the fast-evolving manufacturing landscape, companies face mounting pressure to enhance...
2 minute read
3D Drawings: Do They Make Sense for Your Company?
Many Companies are Transitioning from 2D Drawings You have undoubtedly heard of Model-Based Design...
2 minute read
Using XVL for Detailed Assembly Planning
Manufacturers traditionally begin their Assembly Process Validation after the CAD design is...
2 minute read
Virtual Assembly Planning & Validation
Learn how manufacturing planning can seamlessly re-use 3D engineering CAD model data for detailed...
4 minute read
Improve Your Designs and Manufacturability - With Robust Design Reviews
Revolutionizing Design Reviews with 3D Digital Twin Technology In the fast-paced world of...
3 minute read
Customer Story on Digital Transformation: eParts Catalog from 3D CAD
Driving Digital Transformation in Manufacturing: Insights from Hekuma's Journey Digital...
3 minute read
How KCM, a machinery manufacturer, Used XVL to Revamp Their Manufacturing Processes
KCM Corporation, a machinery manufacturer, underwent a digital transformation, leveraging XVL to...
2 minute read
How Mitsubishi Revolutionized Their Manufacturing Planning with XVL
This blog post highlights the key elements of Mitsubishi Agricultural Machinery's transformation...
3 minute read
3D Digitial Twin: 6 Use Cases for the Manufacturing Company
XVL, from Lattice Technology, takes off from where your 3D CAD systems stop. Challenges of Using 3D...
3 minute read
engineering processes,
3D Assembly Validation & Simulation,
Assembly Process Planning,
Concurrent Engineering
Use a 3D Digital Twin for Manufacturing Planning
Optimize Your Assembly Processes. Virtual Assembly Planning & Simulation What If? During...
2 minute read
3D Digital Twin An Alternative to MBE
MBE - The Model-Based Enterprise | The 3D Digital Twin is an Alternative
2 minute read
3D Visualization & Sharing,
Digital Manufacturing,
Manufacturing Processes,
Data Interoperability,
Quality
Maximize Manufacturing Productivity: 5 Benefits of Bill of Material Management with XVL
In today's fast-paced manufacturing landscape, efficiency is paramount. Every aspect of the...
2 minute read
Enhanced Electronic Work Instructions - New Features - Blog
New features make XVL more powerful for Empowering Manufacturing Engineers to create robustwork...
2 minute read
Manufacturing Processes,
3D Assembly Validation & Simulation,
Interactive Assembly Instructions,
Assembly Process Planning
10 Ways Clear and Accurate Assembly Work Instructions Benefit the Automobile Manufacturing Company
The Starting Point for Quality Manufacturing Assembly Instructions is Planning
2 minute read
Elevating Design Review: Easily Engage Any Stakeholder
Innovation doesn't happen in isolation. It's a collaborative effort, a symphony of minds working...
4 minute read
Manufacturers: Increase Your Competitiveness by Increasing Efficiency Across Departments
In today's competitive manufacturing industry, companies are constantly seeking ways to improve...
3 minute read
Mfg Companies: 5 Ways to Boost Efficiency by Sharing 3D Product Info Downstream from Product Development
Discover how better utilization of 3D product information can revolutionize efficiency in...
2 minute read
Manufacturing Processes,
3D Assembly Validation & Simulation,
Interactive Assembly Instructions,
Work Instructions,
Design for Manufacturing - DFM,
Assembly Process Planning
For Heavy Equipment Manufacturers: 8 Benefits of Visual Work Instructions Derived Directly from 3D CD Models
Create interactive visual work instructions linked to the Virtual Product Model and the ...
1 minute read
engineering processes,
3D Assembly Validation & Simulation,
Assembly Process Planning,
Concurrent Engineering
Concurrent Engineering: Improving How Product Design Works with Manufacturing to Accelerate Time-To-Market - 5 Ways XVL Assists
Multiple 3D CAD formats can be combined into a single XVL file, creating a Virtual Product Model...
2 minute read
Manufacturing Processes,
3D Assembly Validation & Simulation,
Interactive Assembly Instructions,
Work Instructions,
Design for Manufacturing - DFM,
Assembly Process Planning
Precision in Assembly: The Key to Excellence for Manufacturing Companies
9 Ways Clear and Unambiguous Manufacturing Assembly Work Instructions Benefit Companies that...
2 minute read
3D Visualization & Sharing,
Spare Parts & Service,
Sharing 3D CAD,
Design Review,
Manufacturing Processes,
Lightweight & Accurate 3D Format,
Data Interoperability,
Interactive Assembly Instructions,
Technical Illustrations,
Work Instructions,
Design for Manufacturing - DFM,
Assembly Process Planning,
Quality,
Concurrent Engineering,
Service Instructions
Digital Transformation: What is the Best 1st Step?
We are in the business of helping make manufacturing companies be more efficient, increase quality,...
3 minute read
XVL Supports SOLIDWORKS Native CAD Format
Unlocking Efficiency: SOLIDWORKS Seamless Support of XVL Ultralightweight 3D Format In the dynamic...
1 minute read
3D Visualization & Sharing,
Spare Parts & Service,
Sharing 3D CAD,
Design Review,
Manufacturing Processes,
Lightweight & Accurate 3D Format,
Data Interoperability,
Interactive Assembly Instructions,
Technical Illustrations,
Work Instructions,
Design for Manufacturing - DFM,
Assembly Process Planning,
Quality,
Concurrent Engineering,
Service Instructions
Digital Transformation Opportunities for the Manufacturing Company: 8 Opporutunities - From Design to Customer Service
We are in the business of helping make manufacturing companies be more efficient, increase quality,...
3 minute read
engineering processes,
3D Assembly Validation & Simulation,
Assembly Process Planning,
Concurrent Engineering
Manufacturing Engineers. Optimize Your Assembly Processes. Virtual Assembly Planning & Simulation
Optimize Your Assembly Processes. Virtual Assembly Planning & Simulation What If? During...
2 minute read
What Makes XVL from Lattice Technology So Powerful?
It is our Converters! The Foundational Difference is Unique in the Industry Answer these questions...
3 minute read
Get More Use from your 3D CAD Models with These 6 XVL Solutions
XVL, from Lattice Technology, takes off from where your 3D CAD systems stop. Challenges of Using 3D...
2 minute read
engineering processes,
3D Visualization & Sharing,
Sharing 3D CAD,
Digital Manufacturing,
Manufacturing Processes,
3D Assembly Validation & Simulation,
Work Instructions,
Assembly Process Planning,
Concurrent Engineering
How Mitsubishi Made Radical Manufacturing Improvements by Extending the Use of their PTC/Creo 3D Design Data
Mitsubishi Agricultural Machinery (MAM) was using PTC/Creo for 3D modeling components in their...
4 minute read
3D Visualization & Sharing,
Digital Manufacturing,
Manufacturing Processes,
Data Interoperability,
Quality
Empowering Manufacturing Companies: Streamlined 3D Product Access with XVL
In the ever-evolving world of manufacturing, access to 3D product data/metadata is a necessity for...
3 minute read
3D Visualization & Sharing,
Digital Manufacturing,
Manufacturing Processes,
Data Interoperability,
Quality
The Virtual Product Model – Complete 3D Representation for Use Cases Downstream from Design
The Virtual Product Model (VPM) can be used for use cases downstream from product design. It...
4 minute read
XVL Content Manager & XVL Web3D Manager Enhancements for Digital Transformation
XVL Content Manager & XVL Web3D Manager work together to control, manage, and deliver 3D CAD &...
3 minute read
3D Visualization & Sharing,
Sharing 3D CAD,
Data Interoperability,
Manuals - 2D & Interactive 3D,
3D PDF,
microsoft excel
Announcing Major Updates for Lattice3D Reporter for Microsoft Excel & 3D PDF
Lattice3D Reporter is a plug-in for Microsoft Excel that enables you to embed 3D XVL models into...
2 minute read
3D Visualization & Sharing,
Sharing 3D CAD,
Data Interoperability,
Manuals - 2D & Interactive 3D,
3D PDF,
microsoft excel
Technical Illustrations Directly from 3D CAD: A Step Along the Digital Transformation Journey
Introducing Three New Features in XVL Studio for Creating Technical Illustrations from 3D CAD ...
2 minute read
3D Visualization & Sharing,
Design Review,
Manufacturing Processes,
Data Interoperability,
Bill of Materials,
Manuals - 2D & Interactive 3D,
Concurrent Engineering
Start Your 3D Digital Transformation with XVL Content Manager for Stakeholders in the Product Lifecycle
How Do You Empower Stakeholders Downstream from Design with the Product Data they Need to Perform...
2 minute read
Exploring Digital Transformation for Complex Product Manufacturing: Unlocking Efficiency with XVL Web3D Manager
Efficient sharing of complete model-based data is foundational for Digital Transformation and will...
3 minute read
Revolutionizing the Design Review Process: Introducing XVL Studio's Enhanced Features for Manufacturing Companies
Effective collaboration and efficient decision-making are crucial for success in today's fast-paced...
2 minute read
Assembly Work Instructions
Assembly work instructions are an essential component of the manufacturing process. Without clear...
2 minute read
Embed 3D Models and Work Instructions in Microsoft Excel Spreadsheets & 3D PDFs: Announcing New Features and Enhancements
Enhanced features for creating robust 3D interactive documents that can be shared freely with your...
2 minute read
Virtually Plan & Simulate Assembly Processes - New Features
New XVL Studio Updates Increase Capabilities for Manufacturing Engineers XVL Studio is a powerful...
4 minute read
3D as a Platform for Digital Transformation
If a picture is worth a thousand words, then how many pictures is a 3D model worth? The answer is...
2 minute read
Share Digital Product Data Downstream from Design
Enable Stakeholders Downstream from Design to Easily Access 3D Product Data While in design,...
3 minute read
IoT, Digital Twins, XVL
This is really cool, out of this world or rather under the surface. It combines my love of water,...
1 minute read
Native Support of XVL on the 3DEXPERIENCE® Platform
After a three-year joint development project between Dassault Systèmes and Lattice Technology Co....
1 minute read
Create Robust Technical Illustrations Directly from Your 3D CAD
Benefit of XVL for Technical Documentation Usually, illustrations and figures in technical...Publish Work Instructions (and more) Using Microsoft Excel
Publish Work Instructions (and more) using Microsoft Excel Lattice3D Reporter brings the intuitive...
1 minute read
3D Visualization & Sharing,
Digital Manufacturing,
Manufacturing Processes,
Data Interoperability,
Quality
The Virtual Product Model – A Steppingstone to the MBE
The Virtual Product Model can be used to implement “MBE-light”. Implementing MBE (Model-based...
5 minute read
Enable Concurrent Processes Across Design & Manufacturing
KCM Corporation is a manufacturer of construction machinery. Due to market pressures, KCM was...Virtual Capability Brings Stakeholders Together w/ 3D
Lattice Technology Offers 3D Product Design Review Capabilities for Work at Home
1 minute read
XVL Web3D Manager Enables Access to Gigabyte-Size 3D Models
— New technology gives fast access to complete product data regardless of their size or originating...
1 minute read
Announcing Release of XVL Content Manager
— Augments PDM/PLM systemsdelivering fast performance to stakeholders downstream from product...
1 minute read
Mitsubishi: Improving assembly processes using XVL
Planning and Validating the Assembly Processes Using XVL
1 minute read
Toyoda Iron Works Streamlines Processes Using XVL
XVL Customer Story: Toyoda Iron Works
1 minute read
engineering processes,
Lightweight & Accurate 3D Format,
Interactive Assembly Instructions,
Work Instructions,
Assembly Process Planning,
Concurrent Engineering,
Lattice News
Heavy Equipment Manufacturer Adopts XVL to Streamline
XVL used as the single-point-of-truth for the enterprise to dramatically shorten time-to-market
1 minute read
engineering processes,
Lightweight & Accurate 3D Format,
Interactive Assembly Instructions,
Work Instructions,
Assembly Process Planning,
Concurrent Engineering,
Lattice News
JMU: XVL Digital Manufacturing Initiative Improves Processes
Japan Marine United needed a more intuitive way, that was cost-effective, for their workers to...
1 minute read
3D Visualization & Sharing,
Manufacturing Processes,
Lightweight & Accurate 3D Format,
Assembly Process Planning,
Quality,
Concurrent Engineering
EIZO Uses XVL to Improve Quality and Shorten Development Time
Use Case: EIZO Corporation using XVL Global Manufacturer of High-End Display Systems uses XVL to...
3 minute read
US Manufacturing Competitiveness Predicted to Overtake China
Lattice3D helps companies achieve increased productivity from assembly workers which leads to...
2 minute read
Share 3D CAD Data Models in Microsoft Excel
Simplify product communications by using Microsoft® Excel®. Using XVL, interactive models and...
4 minute read
Case Study: Alpine Precision, a Mold Maker
Going paperless in manufacturing by relying on 3D models instead of 2D drawings reduces lead time...
1 minute read
Enhancements for Manufacturing Planning and Validation
This release included extensive updates for creating and managing the manufacturing Bill of...
1 minute read
Create Electronic Work Instructions Using 3D CAD Models
What Is a Work Instruction? A work instruction is a reference/teaching/training document that...
3 minute read
Interactive 3D Models & Animations for Manufacturing
What is an Interactive 3D model? If a picture is worth a thousand words, an interactive animation...
2 minute read
Collaboration, The Key to Reducing Time To Market
Collaboration drives ultra-fast order turnaround and reduces man-power by 90% for die and mold...
1 minute read
Digital Manufacturing,
Manufacturing Processes,
Technical Illustrations,
Design for Manufacturing - DFM
XVL - Backbone for Improved Communication, Productivity, Quality
The Need for Better Product & Technical Communications The MAN Commercial Vehicles Group realized...
1 minute read
CASIO: Using Lattice 3D for Consumer Manuals
Casio uses Lattice's technology to create customer manuals 50-60% faster than ever before. In...
1 minute read
Toyota Uses XVL from Lattice for Better Manufacturing Planning
Toyota’s Goal
1 minute read
Interactive 3D Product Visualization Meets Excel
In January 2013, Beth Stackpole of Desktop Engineering published an article on how to view 3D...
2 minute read
Work Concurrently: Engineering & Manufacturing
This blog post is about considerations for how to speed the completion of the “complete product” by...
3 minute read
Four Essentials of Effective Work Instructions
I recently came across the following post that I thought might be useful for people thinking about...
4 minute read
Electrical Routing & Wire Harness Creation
One of the favorite parts of my job is visiting our customers and finding out how we have helped...
2 minute read
Advanced Technical Communication Authoring Tool
Announces Lattice3D Studio Version 13.1. This latest release of the company’s authoring tool...
1 minute read
3D PDF – Easily Share 3D CAD Models using 3D PDF
Get more value from your 3D data by effectively sharing complex engineering data inside and...
3 minute read
Itorum Joins Lattice Technology’s Reseller Network
–Strategic Relationship Gives Companies in Russia an Experienced Partner for Deploying Solutions...XVL Studio: Increase Productivity with Enhanced Work Instructions
“With this release, we continue to make our products easier to use and more powerful,” explained...New release of XVL Player for Consuming Any 3D CAD Model
XVL Player – One of the family of FREE products for consuming 3D XVL data models XVL Player enables...
1 minute read
How to Improve Your Work Instructions
Let's talk about Work Instructions. We all know that creating work instructions is tedious, and to...
2 minute read
Data Interoperability for Digital Manufacturing
As we discussed in our last blog post, “Improving Manufacturability--Design Data Sharing”,...
2 minute read
Design for Manufacturing — Sharing of design data is the first step
Improving Manufacturability Design Data Sharing
2 minute read
3-Steps for Using Any 3D CAD for Downstream Processes
Today we announced upgrades to our 3-Step Solution Set (AUTHOR, PUBLISH, CONSUME) for moving...
engineering processes,
3D Visualization & Sharing,
3D Assembly Validation & Simulation,
Interactive Assembly Instructions
The Future of Technical Documentation in a 3D World
This is a very thought provoking article about the future of technical documentation--not only...
1 minute read
3D Visualization & Sharing,
Spare Parts & Service,
XVL,
Design Review,
Digital Manufacturing,
Lightweight & Accurate 3D Format,
Lattice News
A Little Bit of History About 3D Visualization
We saw this article and think it is a good historical accounting of how 3D visualization has...
1 minute read
Globalization & Digital Manufacturing
The economic globalization and the cross-border trade of commodities and services have been going...
2 minute read
Adopting 3D Digital Knowledge in Manufacturing
We often read and/or discuss about significant benefits of 3D digital manufacturing that, with no...
engineering processes,
Digital Manufacturing,
Manufacturing Processes,
Interactive Assembly Instructions
Automotive Industry & 3D Digital Manufacturing
Use of 3D Digital Manufacturing in Vehicle development/production/manufacturing preparation
3 minute read
Human Option
An optional module for XVL Studio Standard and XVL Studio Pro, it lets you add digital technicians...Improve Design Review Processes using 3D Model Data
Consistent and accurate Digital Design Review in your digital manufacturing processes is key to...Check it Out: Lattice Technology’s XVL Studio 10.0
Yes, that is exactly what I meant!... but it is also the title of Design Engineering editor Anthony...Automated Illustration Creation Reduces Costs by 40% for Honda
In 2009, Honda Motor Company produced 352 million cars, and over a billion motorcycles and related...
4 minute read
Lightweight 3D
Continuing our discussion about the history of the XVL lightweight format, I would like to...The Birth of XVL - Lightweight Data
In 1984 Hiroshi Toriya, co-founder and CEO of Lattice Technology, Inc., was working at RICOH...
2 minute read
Europe – April 2011
As Lattice Technology, Inc.’s General Manager, traveling to Europe to see the use and growth of...
1 minute read
3D Visualization & Sharing,
Lightweight & Accurate 3D Format,
Interactive Assembly Instructions,
Technical Illustrations,
Lattice News
The Need for Lightweight Data
The Need for Lightweight Data The evolution of 3D design has brought the opportunity to expand its...
2 minute read
3D Visualization & Sharing,
Lightweight & Accurate 3D Format,
3D Assembly Validation & Simulation,
Interactive Assembly Instructions,
Bill of Materials,
Technical Illustrations,
Manuals - 2D & Interactive 3D,
Lattice News
Lattice Technology, Inc. Blog Launch
I am happy to announce our new Lattice Technology, Inc. blog Hello and welcome to the Lattice...
1 minute read
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Topics
- 3D Assembly Validation & Simulation (13)
- 3D Digital Twin (1)
- 3D PDF (5)
- 3D Visualization & Sharing (26)
- Assembly Process Planning (21)
- Bill of Materials (3)
- Concurrent Engineering (16)
- Data Interoperability (12)
- Design for Manufacturing - DFM (7)
- Design Review (7)
- Digital Manufacturing (21)
- engineering processes (13)
- Interactive Assembly Instructions (17)
- Lattice News (11)
- Lightweight & Accurate 3D Format (12)
- Manuals - 2D & Interactive 3D (7)
- Manufacturing Processes (27)
- microsoft excel (3)
- Quality (10)
- Service Instructions (3)
- Sharing 3D CAD (7)
- Spare Parts & Service (5)
- Technical Illustrations (6)
- VRML (1)
- Work Instructions (16)
- XVL (6)