Introductory Chapter: Integration of Computer-Aided Technologies in Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) and Human Lifecycle Management (HUM)

Universities are one of the fundamental actors to guarantee the dissemination of knowledge and the development of competences related to the Industry of the Future (IoF) or Industry 4.0. Computer Aided (CAX) and Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) technologies are key part in the IoF. With this aim, it was launch a project focused on Manufacturing and partially funded by La Fondation Dassault Systèmes. This communication presents a review on CAX-PLM training, four initiatives already in place in universities participating in the project, the project scope, the approach to integrate with the industrial context, the working method to consider different competence profiles and the development framework.

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Knowledge-Based Manufacturing: Management and Deployment of Manufacturing Rules through Product Lifecycle Management Systems

Aerospace ◽

10.3390/aerospace6040041 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 6 (4) ◽

pp. 41

Author(s):

Angelo Corallo ◽

Manuela Marra ◽

Claudio Pascarelli

Keyword(s):

Computer Aided Design ◽

Best Practice ◽

Product Lifecycle Management ◽

Numerical Control ◽

Machining Process ◽

Manufacturing Companies ◽

Product Lifecycle ◽

Computer Aided ◽

Feature Based ◽

Lifecycle Management

In manufacturing companies, computer-aided design (CAD)/computer-aided manufacturing (CAM) feature-based approaches have been developed for faster numerical control (NC) programming. They allow to automatically generate toolpath, recognizing both standard and custom machining features, and defining for each of them the best or preferred machining process based on predefined rules. The definition of Feature Based Manufacturing (FBM) rules requires advanced competences and skills; furthermore, the standardization required by these instruments is too rigorous for real machining practices. It is therefore necessary to extend the Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) environment in order to be able to make explicit and manage manufacturing rules based on industrial best practice. The paper addresses these problems presenting a possible solution to optimize FBM information management and integration within the product lifecycle. A data model extension, covering new items such as “manufacturing rules” and “tool setting preferences”, and a new methodology for rules management and deployment are proposed.

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Alphabet Soup

Mechanical Engineering ◽

10.1115/1.2003-jan-3 ◽

2003 ◽

Vol 125 (01) ◽

pp. 44-46 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Jean Thilmany

Keyword(s):

Computer Aided Design ◽

Product Lifecycle Management ◽

Ongoing Task ◽

Product Lifecycle ◽

Computer Aided Manufacturing ◽

Software Applications ◽

Computer Aided ◽

Aided Design ◽

Lifecycle Management ◽

As If

This article focuses on how acronyms serve a useful purpose to people in a certain industry because they know right away what area is being referred to without having to go into a long, elaborate explanation. For the record, CAD stands for “computer-aided design,” CAM for “computer-aided manufacturing,” and PLM for “product lifecycle management,” which are all software applications used by engineers. Acronyms that are bandied about without ever being defined can make all but seasoned veterans feel as if they are in a subject over their heads. Manufacturers have an ongoing task of sorting through acronyms and finding those that have meanings for them, as opposed to those that are merely flavors of the day and will ultimately fall by the wayside.

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