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Welcome to the

Web-based Video Workbook

for

The Concurrent Engineering

Video Programs Vol. 5 & 6,

on Video Tapes 5 & 6, or on Digital Video CD-ROMs

for Engineering, Computing and Management Students and Professionals

Written and presented by Dr. Paul G. Ranky and Industrial Contributors, including Mr. R. B. Syme, IBM Storage Products Operations Manager, Mr. Gerry Edgar, Manager, Mr. Chris Skerry, CIM Manager, Mr. Peter Neal and Mr. Mike Moulton, Managers, IBM Havant (UK) Ltd, Mr. Robin Truman, CIM Operations Manager, GPT, Mr. John Foster and Mr. Carlton McD Langton, Industrial Design and Realisation, GPT-GEC Plessey Telecommunications Ltd, Mr. Paul A. Francis, Director, International CIM Consultants, Dr. Allan Parker, Technical Director, Mr. Mark Vaux, Mr. Mark Sealy, Mr. John Halton and Mr. Roy Davis, Managers, Lucas Engineering & Systems Ltd, Mr. Les Pratt, Marketing Manager, Yamazaki Machinery (UK) Ltd, Mr. Geoff Harrington, Director, ISIS Informatics Ltd, Mr. Jim Corlett, BKT Ltd, McDonnell Douglas Information Systems Ltd, ERT Ltd, Hitachi Seiki (UK) Ltd and others.

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This section covers the following:

Tape/Vol. 5: Tools and Technologies Supporting Concurrent Engineering
Tape/Vol. 6: Integrated, Concurrent Engineering and CAD/CAM Analysis Tools

Additional reading on Object Oriented Concurrent (hardware and software) Engineering: as a new development, view the free, electronically published R&D journal, ADAM with IT (Advanced Design And Manufacturing with Information Technology) at this web site, as well as enjoy the hotlinks to other web sites via ADAM's WebCorner; both just a click away...

Tape/Vol. 5. Starts Here: Tools and Technologies Supporting Concurrent Engineering

Topics covered in this program include the following:

Tools and Technologies Supporting Concurrent Engineering
Integrated, Concurrent Engineering Architectures
A typical dataflow of a CE/SE information system in GPT
Integrated design for manufacture
External and internal pressures; The integration of marketing into the design process; Technology and time to market pressures; Cordless telephone (GPT) design case study; Interactive exercises, interviews, software demonstrations and examples. Interactive team and/or individual exercises.

When wieving this program, try to imagine that you are a member of the concurrent engineering team. As you can see, there are several different engineering, manufacturing, total quality, information technology/ computing science, marketing and other expertise represented in such teams.

A methodology used for the Cordless Telephone (GPT) design, introduced by Mr. John Foster in the prvious CE_4 video program, is explained further...

Mr. Carlton McD. Langton, Industrial Design and Realisation Group, GPT, Nottingham, UK, explains some of the industrial design and concurrent engineering software issues and demonstrates some software packages that were used during the development of a digital cordless telephone.

As a summary and conclusion, keeping in mind that the case study continues in the next tape (CE6),

Consider all the processes, and
Software tools that were used for developing the digital cordless phone in the case study sofar.
Try to comment on any alternative approaches and technologies that could have been used.

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Tape/Vol. 6. Starts Here: Integrated, Concurrent Engineering and CAD/CAM Analysis Tools

Topics covered in this program include the following:

Integrated, Concurrent Engineering and CAD/CAM software tools
The integrated CAD/CAM process, based on the core 3D model
Mould flow, heat distribution, tool-path, machining etc. analysis
Future trends - "intelligent" CAD systems and fast prototyping
Industrial examples and software demonstrations

When wieving this program, try to imagine that you are a member of the concurrent engineering team. As you can see, there are several different engineering, manufacturing, total quality, information technology, marketing and other expertise represented in such teams.

Concurrent Engineering Case Study (continued): A new, integrated telephone design and manufacturing process

An interview with Mr. Carlton McD. Langton, Industrial Design and Realisation, GPT, Nottingham, UK, explains some of the industrial design issues and demonstrates some CAD/CAM analysis, design and manufacturing software packages that were used during the development of a digital cordless telephone.

A video frame of the product developed on the CAD/CAM screen, the focus of this industrial R&D case study.

Software demonstrations of various analysis tools used.

The toolpath/ manufacturing process simulation of the die that is used for moulding the digital phone's plastic body.

A simulated, photorealistic solid model image of the final phone design.

The discussion includes the following important points and thoughts:

Teaming issues with engineering, design, quality control, manufacturing, IT and other professionals
The integrated CAD/CAM process, based on the core 3D model versus a conventional, non-CE method,
Mould flow, heat distribution, tool-path, and machining process analysis
Future trends - "intelligent" CAD systems and fast prototyping
Industrial examples and software demonstrations

Note throughout the interview the engineering terminologies used for object oriented design, and the importance of developing a layered (integrated product and process design) information system architecture in which objects and classes of objects enjoy inheritance and polymorphism.

As a summary and conclusion

Consider all the processes, and
Software tools that were used for developing the digital cordless phone in the case study.
Try to comment on any alternative approaches and technologies that could have been used.
Whar are the engineering, computing and management implications of this case? How can one assure and manage collaboration between engineering, computing and management on a global basis when using similar tools as discussed in this program?

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