Information rich

Article Abstract:

Increasing competition and demanding customer service are forcing companies in the automotive industry to use information technology, which is crucial for design and product data management in manufacturing processes. Application of 3D techniques allows closer integration of design activities with analysis processes and digital mock-up to produce better and safer products, meeting customer needs. Information technology reduces lead-time and costs and increases quality.

Research, Methods, Automobile industry, Engineering design

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Let's work together

Article Abstract:

The Intelligent Manufacturing Systems (IMS) initiative started by Professor Yoshikawa of Tokyo University unites the EC, EFTA, the US, Japan, Australia and Canada to perform pre-competitive research on manufacturing. IMS focuses on enterprise integration, system component technologies, 'clean' and global manufacturing, advanced materials and human and organizational aspects. It is a 10-year program with a budget of $1 billion, split between government and industry.

International aspects, Intelligent devices, Intelligent machines

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Making it work

Article Abstract:

UK companies must focus on manufacturing excellence to assure global success, according to John Collins, chair for part of CADCAM Integration '93. His section examines manufacturing strategies in an integrated engineering environment. He claims that too many business leaders think manufacturing hurts a company, rather than being vital to it. Only restructured organizations that rethink their missions can fully use information technology.

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