FMEA: A Systems Engineering Framework for Cross-Functional ValidationJan062020Read MoreAutomotiveCAxDataPLMPPMSystems EngineeringFailure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA) is a pro-active iterative approach used throughout the lifecycle of a product or process to prevent problems, identify mitigation or resolution measures. Simply put, FMEA follows a systematic proc...By Lionel Grealou00
Digital Mockup: from CAD Modelling and Verification to Augmented Design ReviewMay172019Read MoreCAxDataBOMCollaborationDMUVRParameterisation of Computer-Aided Design (CAD) models provides assistance to designers and engineers in making manufacturing related decisions, in combining creation feature and geometric parameters. Historically, the Digital Mock-Up (D...By Lionel Grealou01
CAD-BOM Alignment: CAD-Driven BOM vs BOM-Driven CADApr262019Read MoreCAxDataERPPLMBOMIntegrationThe need for BOM-CAD alignment and associated challenges Bill of Materials (BOMs) typically contain parts / items which are grouped into component and sub-component assemblies based on fit-form-function factors and other usage & market s...By Lionel Grealou23
Digital Twins Mature Over Time As More Data Is AccumulatedJan242019Read MoreCAxDigitalEnterpriseDigital TwinsIoTDigital twin technology: why and how it matters? A digital twin is a virtual representation of a physical product or process, used to understand and predict the physical counterpart’s performance characteristics. Dr Michael Grieves Co...By Lionel Grealou02
Replace Where Used: PLM’s Achilles Heel?Jan062017Read MoreCAxPLMBOMChangeENVAProcessProduct development requires an eco-system of inter-dependent capabilities and complementary functions to bring teams together around a product creation and industrialisation platform. The so-called platform contribute to converting new ...By Lionel Grealou00
Backup, Archive and Restore StrategiesNov212016Read MoreCAxEnterprisePLMTechnologyBackup vs Archive Data backups are usually risk mitigation measures in the event of a technical production issue, such as hardware failure, data corruption issue, accidental deletion, etc. Backups follow a cyclic process, and contain per...By Lionel Grealou00
