Advances in Manufacturing ›› 2014, Vol. 2 ›› Issue (4): 289-294.doi: 10.1007/s40436-014-0085-y

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Virtual engineering in design and manufacturing

Hirpa G. Lemu   

  1. Department of Mechanical and Structural Engineering and Material Technology, University of Stavanger
  • 收稿日期:2014-01-12 出版日期:2014-12-25 发布日期:2014-12-25
  • 通讯作者: e-mail: Hirpa.g.lemu@uis.no
  • 作者简介:e-mail: Hirpa.g.lemu@uis.no

Virtual engineering in design and manufacturing

Hirpa G. Lemu   

  1. Department of Mechanical and Structural Engineering and Material Technology, University of Stavanger
  • Received:2014-01-12 Online:2014-12-25 Published:2014-12-25
  • Contact: e-mail: Hirpa.g.lemu@uis.no
  • About author:e-mail: Hirpa.g.lemu@uis.no

摘要: Manufacturing systems of the future highly demand that the product data are built into the product model, and smooth data transfer to other computer-aided technologies are enabled. Depending on the type of the manufacturing system, it is envisaged that virtual engineering (VE) technologies play a significant role in integrating the computer-based technologies involved in the product’s life cycle. Simulations in a virtual world and exchange of real time product or design data are among the benefits for today’s global oriented manufacturing business. To highlight the significance of design as carrier of product data and the key role played by VE technologies to inter-link design, manufacturing and associated components, this paper presents an overview and analysis of the state-of-the-art VE technologies to indicate potential applications and future research directions.

关键词: Virtual engineering (VE), Product model data ,  Intelligent manufacturing ,  Web-based virtual engineering

Abstract: Manufacturing systems of the future highly demand that the product data are built into the product model, and smooth data transfer to other computer-aided technologies are enabled. Depending on the type of the manufacturing system, it is envisaged that virtual engineering (VE) technologies play a significant role in integrating the computer-based technologies involved in the product’s life cycle. Simulations in a virtual world and exchange of real time product or design data are among the benefits for today’s global oriented manufacturing business. To highlight the significance of design as carrier of product data and the key role played by VE technologies to inter-link design, manufacturing and associated components, this paper presents an overview and analysis of the state-of-the-art VE technologies to indicate potential applications and future research directions.

Key words: Virtual engineering (VE), Product model data ,  Intelligent manufacturing ,  Web-based virtual engineering