Abstract (EN):
The state of the art of some technologies that are focused to accelerate the product
conception and development step is analysed.
CAD and Reverse Engineering technologies that are employed in the first phases of the
development process have a significant influence on the time consumed to produce
prototypes for customers' approval. The integration of haptic interfaces in CAD
systems, which at present state are already crossing the limit of commercial viability, is
an extra advantage to shrink the development phase of a new product.
The advantages of integrating these technologies in the production cycle are
demonstrated using, as an example, a shoe branch company, that after adhering to the
new rapid product conception and development tools, improved it productivity and
capacity to produce functional prototypes in reduced times, resulting in an increased
company credibility and acceptance at international level.
Idioma:
Inglês
Tipo (Avaliação Docente):
Científica
Nº de páginas:
22
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