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Collaborative Engineering Environments – Two Examples of Process Improvement
Author(s) -
Spee J.B.R.M.,
Laan D.J.,
Bijwaard D.J.A.
Publication year - 1998
Publication title -
incose international symposium
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
ISSN - 2334-5837
DOI - 10.1002/j.2334-5837.1998.tb00133.x
Subject(s) - collaborative engineering , computer science , consistency (knowledge bases) , concurrent engineering , process (computing) , workflow , engineering design process , systems engineering , workspace , software engineering , notation , visualization , work in process , engineering , database , process integration , artificial intelligence , mechanical engineering , operations management , arithmetic , mathematics , process engineering , robot , operating system
Companies are recognising that innovative processes are determining factors in competitiveness. Two examples from projects in aircraft development describe the introduction of collaborative engineering environments as a way to improve engineering processes. A multi‐disciplinary simulation environment integrates models from all disciplines involved in a common functional structure. Quick configuration for specific design problems and powerful feedback / visualisation capabilities enable engineering teams to concentrate on the integrated behaviour of the design. An engineering process management system allows engineering teams to work concurrently in tasks, following a defined flow of activities, applying tools on a shared database. Automated management of workspaces including data consistency enables engineering teams to concentrate on the design activities. The huge amount of experience in companies must be transformed for effective application in engineering processes. Compatible concepts, notations and implementation platforms make tangible knowledge like models and algorithms accessible. Computer‐based design management make knowledge on engineering processes and methods explicit.