The Virtual Product Model can be used to implement “MBE-light”. Implementing MBE (Model-based Enterprise) is a huge undertaking. Using the Virtual Product Model approach will save your company time and money, without upending your entire organization.
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The Virtual Product Model – A Steppingstone to the Model-Based Enterprise
Posted by Chris Hughes on Tue, 08 Jun, 2021 @ 12:28 PM
Tags: 3D Visualization & Sharing, Digital Manufacturing, Manufacturing Processes, Data Interoperability, Quality
XVL Enables Concurrent Processes Across Development & Manufacturing
Posted by Chris Hughes on Thu, 10 Sep, 2020 @ 02:56 PM
KCM Corporation is a manufacturer of construction machinery.
Due to market pressures, KCM was forced to shorten time-to-market, reduce costs and focus on improving customer satisfaction.
EIZO Uses XVL to Improve Quality and Shorten Development Time
Posted by Chris Hughes on Mon, 19 Nov, 2018 @ 02:42 PM
Use Case: EIZO Corporation using XVL
Global Manufacturer of High-End Display Systems uses XVL to Improve Quality, Reduce Errors and Shorten Development Time
Read MoreTags: 3D Visualization & Sharing, Manufacturing Processes, Lightweight & Accurate 3D Format, Assembly Process Planning, Quality, Concurrent Engineering
Going paperless in manufacturing by relying on 3D models instead of 2D drawings reduces lead time for the this mold manufacturer in the auto industry.
Read MoreTags: Digital Manufacturing, Manufacturing Processes, Assembly Process Planning
Enhancements for Manufacturing Planning and Validation
Posted by Chris Hughes on Thu, 05 Oct, 2017 @ 01:31 PM
This release included extensive updates for creating and managing the manufacturing Bill of Materials (mBOM) and manufacturing process planning.
Read More3D is Backbone for Improved Communication, Productivity and Quality
Posted by Chris Hughes on Fri, 29 Jan, 2016 @ 12:09 PM
The Need for Better Product & Technical Communications
The MAN Commercial Vehicles Group realized there had to be a better way to communicate with internal stakeholders and their supply chain when it came to part geometry and related information. Like most companies who design complex products, they are using 3D CAD. The problem was that the 3D models were “locked” away in engineering. There was a barrier…a fence around the engineering data. How could they effectively share these complex models with any stakeholder, inside and outside of their company, including with non-engineers?
The Solution - XVL and Lattice3D
The solution that MAN discovered was XVL and Lattice Technology. Lattice Technolog repurposes the 3D CAD data from all the major CAD companies. Within the Lattice3D environment, additional information can be authored with the technical instruction software. And best of all, the 3D model and information can be shared and consumed for free. The sharing is similar to how documents are shared as a PDF. Just as the Adobe PDF reader is free, so is the Lattice3D Player - free as a download from the Lattice3D website.
Tags: Digital Manufacturing, Manufacturing Processes, Technical Illustrations, Design for Manufacturing - DFM
Design for Manufacturing — Sharing of design data is the first step
Posted by Chris Hughes on Tue, 23 Jul, 2013 @ 03:14 PM
Tags: Manufacturing Processes, Design for Manufacturing - DFM
Automotive Industry & 3D Digital Manufacturing
Posted by Marcia Volpe on Thu, 15 Sep, 2011 @ 03:09 PM
Use of 3D Digital Manufacturing in Vehicle development/production/manufacturing preparation
Tags: engineering processes, Digital Manufacturing, Manufacturing Processes, Interactive Assembly Instructions
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.
Tags: Spare Parts & Service, XVL, Manufacturing Processes, Assembly Process Planning