ProSTEP iViP Symposium 2007: Presentation
Keynote
Dr. Detlev Hoge, Leiter Produktdatenmanagement im Konzern, Volkswagen AG
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Keynote - Enabling Innovation through PLM Integration - Shaping the Automotive Value Creation Environment
Buddy Raines, CTO PLM, Global Technology and Solution Team, IBM Software Group
Innovation is a key word of our time. While integration is viewed by CEOs of large companies as a key enabler for innovation, IBM's last CEO study revealed that there are still integration gaps. Over time, the auto maker role of a developer and manufacturer has grwon in complexity to more of a systems architect and integrator of vertically integrated supply chains. Many disparate systems need to be integrated to match ever growing market requirements, and it becomes obvious that current product development strategies are calling for a fundamental change. IBM introduces it's SOA initiative for PLM that has the objective to unleash the value of PLM information across the enterprise and beyond, based on open standards for IT, processes and methodologies. IBM is participating in various PLM standardisation initiatives and partnering with automotive companies to help automotive value nets increase their capabilities and efficiency. IBM can bring unmatchable value to the industry as the world's largest SW/IT systems development organisation, as a leader in the area of architecture management, and as a systems integration powerhouse across key business processes.
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CA/PDM Integration of Partners in a Collaborative Vehicle Development Project
Denis Agnelli, Italdesign Giugiaro
Holger Brückner, BMW Group
Abstract
Based on the cooperation between BMW and Italdesign Giugiaro it is shown how the partner integration in the outsourced series development of a complete vehicle project has been accomplished.
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From CAD to PDF: Transfer and Usage of 3D-CAD-Data Including Product Manufacturing Information
Andreas Paffenholz, Technische Universität München
Abstract
At this point in time EADS Military Air System is progressing a project called "Complete Digital Product Definition". The essential feature of this project is the elimination of traditional 2D drawings. This will be achieved by the capture of all manufacturing relevant information in the 3D CAD system interactively coupled with the EADS MAS PLM system. One essential constituent of the overall concept is the transfer and downstream usage of the 3D CAD models and the assigned PMI (Product Manufacturing information) data (3D-annotations, tolerances, etc.) into the 3D PDF format. This transfer will enable users of accompanying and up- and downstream processes to work with the complete information also outside the PLM system in an open, universal available document format. The lecture will include the overall concept of the project "Complete Digital Product Definition", but will be focussed on the solution for an automated creation process of the 3D PDF data in collaboration with the CAD-System and the PLM-System.
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Implementation of Knowledge Based Engineering Applications
Yogesh Deo, TATA Motors Ltd.
Abhay Tarnekar, TATA Motors Ltd.
Abstract
The demand for quality products in the quickest possible time-to-market in automotive industries has been on a rising trend world-wide and similar trends are also observed in India recently. Increased competition has forced most automakers to think in better planning and implementation of design and manufacturing processes, allowing them to drastically reduce cycle time for a new product introduction. The global competition, rising steel and oil prices along with numerous excise duties imposed by the government are the threats along with growing concern about retaining human resources and their knowledge within the industry. Though industry is prudently deploying various tools and processes like PLM (CAD/CAM/PDM), CAE, Manufacturing Planning, and ERP, it however lacks the crucial component “management of knowledge”. Knowledge Based Engineering (KBE) bridges the gap between Design Automation and Knowledge capture & reuse. Tata Technologies has developed its own propriety software framework in line with Next Generation Knowledge Based Engineering technology. Various applications has been written using this framework and the top level application is called “Vehicle Template”. This particular application controls many modules like benchmark comparison, wheel enevelope generation, ergonomic analysis, mechanical packaging, vision analysis, suspension design, safety analysis etc. All these applications have been deployed in TATA MOTORS successfully. With this Next generation technology, we have been able to get business benefits with results compared over the traditional design approaches of manufacturers and engineering organizations. Traditionally, design automation tools written in C, C++ languages satisfying specific needs have been developed in most OEM’s for design office productivity improvement. While these automation tools satisfy specific product development needs, they are often not part of a system solution nor are they tightly integrated into the mainstream of PLM. Many of such automated solutions present serious shortcomings (like maintenance, rules update etc) compared to the next generation KBE technology.
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Global Engineering Change Management
Dr. Stephan Kohlhoff, SAP Deutschland AG & Co. KG
Andreas Voß, Pierburg GmbH
Abstract
SAP Records Management provides a powerful solution for an optimal control of document based processes. Furthermore, its flexible, service oriented framework is designed to integrate heterogeneous system landscapes and dispersed data. The proposed solution of SAP Records Management to control the global Engineering change process as implemented at Pierburg GmbH was aiming at replacing a non-integrated workgroup system by completely integrated, process oriented solution. The presentation will first give a short overview about SAP Records Management as a generic tool and describes its appropriateness as a basis for an IT-supported Engineering change management. The second part will present project experiences of the implementation of Records Management as a basis for Engineering change management and provides an outlook of further developments towards control throughout the complete development process.
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IP-Protection within OEM/Supplier Cooperation - Processes, Methods and Tools
Dr. Marcus Krastel, :em engineering methods AG
Hans-Peter Martin, DaimlerChrysler AG
Abstract
Especially in the automotive and supplier industry today a lot of projects in the area of Knowledge Based Engineering (KBE) are initiated in order to integrate more intelligence and company knowledge into 3D-CAD models. The benefits are a faster product development process and an improved quality of the resulting products. Many suppliers use the new functionality of modern 3D-CAD systems and enrich their 3D-CAD models with internal knowledge about modelling methodology, manufacturing processes or quality assurance. For this reason during data exchange processes between OEMs and suppliers a new area of conflict arises: on the one hand the OEMs require the fully parameterized intelligent 3D-CAD models in the native format with all knowledge inside, on the other hand the supplier wants to exchange only a very simplified 3D-geometry without any information about the former intelligence of the model. To integrate knowledge into 3D-CAD models is a very important aspect for suppliers in order to be faster and to increase the competitiveness; the same knowledge in the hands of a competitor could be a very strong weapon against this enterprise and could lead to major disadvantages in terms of business relationships. There future concepts for IP protections need to be developed and established in data exchange processes. The presentation will show the following key aspects of IP protection within supplier integration:
- Reflection of today's data exchange processes regarding IP protection
- Legal effects of IP protection within supplier integration
- Relationship between IP protection and cooperation models
- Concepts for IP protection in 3D-CAD models
- Methods for solving the IP conflict within OEM/Supplier cooperation
- Existing tools for reducing the knowledge in 3D-CAD models and at the same time fulfilling the OEM requirements.
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The Integrated Project File
Dr. Oliver Quirmbach
Abstract
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PDQ Policy to improve OEMs-Suppliers Data Exchanges
Louis Fort, Renault S.A.PDQ
Abstract
The main data exchanges issues are due to bad digitalisation quality. The way to improve Data Exchanges needs a good Product Data quality level. PDQ within Renault is a long story beginning in the early 90’s. It’s also an issue for GALIA, VDA, SASIG. The issue became a major one when Catia has been chosen. The work done on Catia V4 was done again with Catia V5. The results are significant. The amount of model checked is continuously increasing, and the Quality level is better year after year. The number of checks is reaching a limit. To be agreed by the users, the check must be understood and the checking time acceptable. The next step is the completion of the Catia V5 checks and the compulsory use of a check tool for all the supplier chain actors. The amount of money which can be saved is tremendous, despite the fact that it is rather difficult to calculate it. In conclusion the PDQ Policy is mainly accepted by all actors in OEMs-Supplier automotive industry. To be more efficient, a target could be to share the common main Quality rules among major OEMs and Suppliers. That is what we want to do in France, at least.
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Augmented Reality in in Assembling - Mobile Workshop
Dr. Klaus-Christoph Ritter, Volkswagen AG
Abstract
Augmented Reality is widely discussed as a new possibility for an efficient human-machine-interaction. Contrary to the widespread technology of Virtual Reality in the industry, AR is based on the combination of computer generated data objects with regarded real objects. The common technologies are shown and discussed. Subject to this presentation is the project ARMON which shows an Augmented Reality technology solution in the car manufacturing process at Volkswagen. Con-comitant the enormous potential for simplifying and rationalising complex proc-esses with this new technology is described. The Augmented Reality (AR) technology offers a vast potential for the effective support of production workers, by superimposing context dependent information into the user’s field of view. The considerations for AR-applications in car-manufacturing industry are:
- reduction of activity time
- quality increase of activities
- control of product quantities with high versions
- reduction of break in time
- return of information and the build-up of control cycles aiming higher information quality
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SOA-driven PLM Integration
Martin Harris, IBM Software Group
Lars Peder, Grundfos GmbH
Abstract
More than half of the pumps that are in use at any one time are from Grundfos, who delivers 30000 pumps per day. As part of the continuous evolution of their product development environment the company wanted to optimise and automate core integration processes between traditional PLM and ERP applications. Grundfos worked with IBM on an integration solution that is based on a Service Oriented Architecture and true Product Lifecycle Management to meet current and future business demands. Grundfos currently has about a dozen key suppliers with whom they need to collaborate seamlessly and some hundred other suppliers who benefit from process automation and integration. Using open standards in the implementation of the hub allows IBM and Grundfos to leverage their initial efforts to drive further integration both within the enterprise and across the value chain. The companies carefully modelled and described the To-Be state of core integration processes under the current conditions. A peer group of core users reviewed the desired state of the process and agreed core solution principles: Bi-directional exchange of data and object status
- Automated event triggering
- Automated notification of changes
- Batch processing of large assemblies
The processes were then simulated to illustrate the ROI of the new process, and a point to point proof of concept was developed. The processes were mapped into integration executables that were deployed across the tools that manage and monitor crucial integration activities. The integration solution was delivered in parallel to swapping out the old manual integration processes. The project completed with the roll out of the final process server based solution.
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Global Data Exchange for Product Management Based on Standards
Dr. Reinhold Klass, DaimlerChrysler AG
Gerhard Schatz, DaimlerChrysler AG
Abstract
A frictionless exchange of information and engineering data in a global distributed development network is a fundamental precondition for a partner-spreading vehicle development. The support of national and international standards such as OFTP, ENGDAT/ENGPART, STEP and the visualization format JT makes thereby the fast and effective connection of suppliers and development partners into the enterprise-spreading development process possible. Besides, the support of these standards permits an automated data exchange process of complex data without loss of information as far as possible. An integration of discrete event type processes like data conversion into other formats or quality checks from CAD data became possible only by standardisation. The presentation describes the national and international standards and their meaning for data exchange solutions used with DaimlerChrysler (data exchange, automatic control supply, couplings, conversions, operation, service desk, global components, STEP tools, ENGDAT, ENGPART, data service and -networks). By means of practical examples the solutions for the supplier integration and DaimlerChrysler internal exchange of engineering data are described more closely. Finally a view on future development and trends in the area of data exchange is given with DaimlerChrysler.
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A Process Framework for Cross-company Collaboration in Simulation
Dr. Günter Staub, PDTec GmbH
Dr. Heinz Mayer, Magna Steyr Fahrzeugtechnik AG & Co. KG
Abstract
The cooperation between customers and suppliers during automotive product development is increasingly based on IT-solutions, which support sharing of engineering data within com-monly agreed cross enterprise engineering processes. One still missing building block for ful-filling the vision of holistic and seamless cross enterprise collaboration is the sound support of IT-based simulation processes crossing company boarders based on standards. In a common project between MAGNA STEYR Fahrzeugtechnik and the vif (Competence Center - Das Virtuelle Fahrzeug), supplemented by consulting services provided by PDTec concerning the methodological background and expertise in cross enterprise communication methods, this missing building block towards a seamless partner integration within the simu-lation domain was developed. The core of the selected approach is a reference model for the whole simulation process, consisting of a company independent cross enterprise reference process model and a company neutral reference data model capturing the simulation data be-ing communicated during the execution of the reference process as well as the requested simulation tasks of the engineering partner. The essential advantages resulting from this approach are a significant time reduction for the establishment of IT-oriented prerequisites needed by new partnerships in the context of com-mon car projects as well as a significantly increased process quality and process safety. An important precondition for the acceptance of this approach was the fact that the company internal simulation processes and IT-systems do neither need to be exposed to the engineering partner nor changed when applying the approach. In addition the company internal know-how about customized simulation methods can be kept internally, i.e. it needs not to be unfolded to the engineering partner and vice versa. In this contribution that underlying procedure as well as the results of this project will be pre-sented. The implementation approach for the reference model, based on standards like BEPL, OMG PLM Services and STEP AP214 is presented. In addition, potential synergy effects with the SimPDM Working Group of the ProSTEP iViP association will be identified.
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Collaborative Engineering: Direct Data Integration, an Improvement for the Collaboration with Suppliers
Joachim Günther, CIMPA GmbH
Frank Hörich, Elbe Flugzeugwerke GmbH
Abstract
An effective, secure and working cooperation between Airbus and its suppliers will become even more important in the future. As an option to the conventional data exchange scenario, an innovative solution was tested in a pilot project with a risk share partner Elbe Flugzeugwerke (EFW) enabling a direct access to the local Airbus workstation from its location and the functionality of direct data integration for design solutions. With the help of a commercial software solution, the supplier gets mirrored graphic images of the Airbus workstation and is able to design directly in the Airbus environment. The prerequisite is an excellent performance, which was ensured by CIMPA with help of specific tests. Contrary to the previous process of intricate product replication by data exchange, requiring an ad hoc implemented product structure and reference software installations at the suppliers location, an always up-to-date DMU of the suppliers work package is available and the data exchange volume can be reduced drastically. EFW designed a complete flooring work package for the A380 in the pilot project and by this solution got access by this solution to all Airbus tools necessary for designing and data integration. Because of excellent experiences, the implementation will be expanded to all EFW work pages in near future.
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Keynote - Process Follows IT
Prof. Dr. Martin Eigner, Technical University Kaiserslautern
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Managing Harness Design Change across a Multi-tool Design Environment
John P. Wilson, Mentor Graphics Corporation
Abstract
The change management process is relatively well understood, and supported, by modern design tools – when the change is managed within the scope of a single tool. However, change management in the automotive harness design environment is more complex for a number of reasons: Changes must be managed in a synchronised process, across multiple tools – both 3D MCAD and 2D Harness Design. The design applications are owned and managed by different organisations, so both design data, and change management data, must be correctly exchanged and managed. The responsibility for ‘mastering’ design attributes in one tool, or the other tool, is not always obvious, and may vary between companies, and projects. 3D MCAD and 2D Harness Design tools have differing ‘world-views’ of the data, so physical design information must be transformed between the tools – with risk of losing information. Changes should ideally be managed in an automated environment, to eliminate the possible of human error – this requires an integrated approach to the development of change management tools and their integration with the design applications. The car industry has taken a number of steps to address these problems – particularly with regard to the development of Standards, such as KBL, to support the consistent exchange of design data; however, much remains to be done. This paper examines the issues, and solutions, relating to change management as harness designs evolve, and are exchanged, during the iterative design process shared by car maker and harness maker. The issues surrounding change management of KBL harness designs, between car-maker and harness-maker will be examined and illustrated with practical examples to show how important issues can be successfully managed using semi-automated processes to control associations between the 3D and 2D designs. In addition, the role of KBL as a standard exchange format will be discussed, and its strengths and limitations illustrated, with suggestions for its future enhancement.
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Service Oriented Architecture - Key to a Successful IT-Strategy
Dr. Hans-Albert Ebbecke, Volkswagen AG
Abstract
Service Oriented Architecture is a current approach to address complexity and maintainability issues of enterprise IT solutions. Reduction of total cost of ownership, extension and improvement of existing business processes, and implementation of IT driven process changes require flexible and dynamically adaptive IT solutions. Processes must become independent of specific information resources and specific task automation applications. The traditional approach of IT supporting processes must be re-designed to an approach with IT shaping processes and therefore organizations. Service oriented architecture is a key success factor as a modelling paradigm and as an implementation and management paradigm to achieve this enterprise target. The presentation describes Volkswagen vision to reach this target and reports on current findings of implementing SOA in a rapidly changing organization.
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Restriction of Hazardous Substances and PLM
Anand Thakar, Satyam Computer Services Ltd.
Abstract
Restriction of Hazardous Substances (ROHS) is a directive that has started in EU effective July 1, 2006. Under the directive, all electrical and electronic equipments, with the exception of those used for military purposes, should be more environment friendly by reducing toxic chemicals like lead, cadmium, mercury etc in their composition by weight of homogeneous material. One of the hardest hit would be the semiconductor manufacturers, where lead is a component used for soldering purposes and PCB boards contain lead as well as PBB and PBDE as flame retardants. The directive would require a change in their processes for manufacturing products free from such substances. This paper attempts to show the gains by using PLM in achieving this goal. The major effort is in recognizing existing non-conformances and identifying viable substitutes and this is the space where PLM comes with an easy approach that is not only quick but also inherently collaborative in nature so that the manufacturers and suppliers can share the knowledge early in the lifecycle of the product. Building a PLM-ROHS interface would take the compliance pains several notches down and also help the producers reduce costs due to timely availability of necessary data.
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CAD/PLM Integration, Data Exchange and Collaborative Engineering across Distributed Workgroups
Josef Reichweger, Magna Powertrain AG & Co. KG
Karl Wachtel, xPLM Solutions GmbH
Abstract
This presentation introduces new capabilities to enable direct collaboration of distributed workgroups such as OEM’s and suppliers, by providing secure and controlled access to relevant PLM and CAD object data/files stored in one or more PLM systems. The solution allows for synchronous access to PLM objects from integrated systems including SAP, Agile, and SmarTeam by utilizing their SOA and Web Service technologies (e.g., SAP NetWeaver) thereby enabling Cross-Enterprise Engineering spanning department and company boundaries. The presenters will illustrate how a portal application can determine access rights for users from internal or external teams, allowing access to specific PLM objects and restricting operations that may be executed (e.g., Save As). Companies can model various access-scenarios across distributed design and engineering teams. CAD-specific PLM functions have been developed as part of the integration thereby providing to CAD users access to PLM capabilities within their familiar CAD client environment. MAGNA Powertrain has developed a SmarTeam connector based on xPLM Solution’s integration technology and SAP connector. They will share how they have integrated CATIA V5 and SmarTeam objects directly with mySAP PLM. In addition, a data exchange module allows for the configuration as well as export and import of product and CAD data with project partners. MAGNA Powertrain will also share their experiences from this project implementation, their “Distributed Collaborative Engineering” program and future PLM strategies planned.
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Standards in Visualization as the Success Key for Extended Enterprise Product Development
Jens Malzacher, Technische Universität Darmstadt
Klaus Schulze Ameling, Delphi Deutschland GmbH
Abstract
Modern product development is usually not been done within one enterprise and one location. Development is done by enterprise networks which are distributed world wide. Their employees still work in their specific enterprise environment. Collaboration is necessary for the successful development of the entire product. Visualization can be a flexible and non-extensive way of integration. Often the information content of visualization files is sufficient for communication. Also non-engineering departments and non-3D-CAD-users may profit from the ability of reading such product information. Extensive conversations and ambiguous information carrier like 2D drawings can be avoided or at least reduced. Standardisation of visualization data exchange is necessary because of the huge number and heterogeneous manner of collaboration networks. Aim of the standardisation is to reduce the effort of adapting process and technical settings. Within the presentation results of the common ProSTEP iViP/VDA standardisation project “Collaborative Project Visualisation” will be introduced. Based on that integration of multiple disciplines like occurring at mechatronic product development will be possible.
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Product Information Everyware
Germar Nikol, Kisters AG
Abstract
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Answers to Global Challenges of Supplier Integration
Gerhard Steininger, PROSTEP IMP GmbH
Abstract
The FORD supplier strategy gives a framework for engineering suppliers that covers smaller engineering offices as well as engineering partners connected through a PDM portal and last but not least fully connected suppliers working seamlessly with Ford in an extended collaboration environment. Giving examples of the day-to-day operational and tactical supplier business the lecture also contains an overview of some strategic approaches FORD is actually promoting in Germany. FORD’s experiences with the Supplier Collaboration Center and additional association work are presented here.
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PDM-based Solutions for Automotive SPICE
Jens Krüger, Softlab Group
Abstract
Innovation in the automotive industry is driven by mechatronic systems (e.g. x by wire, configurable chassis, personalization, telematics, multimedia). On the other hand, electrical / electronics problems are the number one causes for vehicle malfunction with adverse effect on industry image and warranty charges. New challenges arise from the increasing importance of mechatronics for the onboard/offboard IT-systems as well as for the business IT.
- Interdisciplinary collaboration is required in systems engineering processes.
- Different product lifecycles and innovation cycles of mechanics vs. electronics need to be aligned and synchronized.
- Demands on diagnostic- and service systems are constantly growing
These challenges drive the need for process oriented solutions that cover the whole product lifecycle. The European automotive industry has agreed on a standard for the assessment and improvement of software development processes. Automotive SPICE specifies explicit requirements for the process quality. In Germany, an Automotive SPICE assessment is required for suppliers of embedded software since 2007. After an introduction to mechatronics, the presentation describes PDM-based solutions for Automotive SPICE. Processes such as requirements management, configuration management, problem management, change and project management are analyzed with respect to their coverage in standard PDM systems.
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The Functional Product Model - Foundation for Managing Mechatronic Products in PLM
Bernd Schröder, Life Cycle Engineers GmbH
Abstract
This contribution is a new approach to illustrate complex products in PLM-Systems. At the foundation of the functional product model it’s possible to handle mechatronic parts, include mechanics, electronics and software features, consistence described and linked. In front of this concept for this approach the special value was the integration of established development methods like QFD or FMEA – They will be able to ensure a general support of the development process. At example the “Design FMEA” is proved against that it is even more quality and meaningfulness of the results. In the view you show as a new attempt to use an objective measuring and judgment of the stage of maturity. The chance opens up for a quantum leap in the improvement of control from development processes.
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Distribution of 3D visualisation data for aftermarket
Per Brorson, Eurostep AB
Trond Zimmermann, Volvo Information Technology AB
Abstract
Increased demands on shortened development leadtimes in the commercial vehicle industry has implied earlier and more intense stakes of sales, manufacturing and aftermarket preparations than before. Thus, the need of sharing emerging product definitions from product development to downstream processes has received more attention in later times. An important part of the product definition is its geometrical representation. Distribution and use of 3D visualisation data has thus become a critical ability for an effective downstream development. This work relates to a prestudy at Volvo’s truck businesses on how to efficiently distribute configured visualisation data to the aftermarket preparation process throughout product development, including conceptual phases. This includes utilisation of visualisation data for production of repair/service methods, service information, parts assortment and spare parts information. Besides a mapping of aftermarket needs and requirements the prestudy results encompass aspects on how to integrate a heterogeneous CAD and PDM environment, built on a software oriented architecture (SOA) that utilises a Volvo internal engineering hub for the distribution of configured visualisation data. Enabling technologies include the Jupiter (JT) format as well as ISO10303-239 based web services.
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Theory and Practice of Top-Down Design Methods in Body-In-White Development
Roland Hierold, Adam Opel GmbH
Steven Vickers, UGS
Abstract
To achieve greater reductions in time to market and provide more time to innovate parametric CAD systems need to be used in a structured method based not on components but on the product development process. Opel and UGS working together have developed and put into practice top-down design methods which provide advantages for the design engineer. This presentation will provide an overview of the working methods of zone based construction as well as advantages and challenges associated with putting them into practice.
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Answers to Global Challenges of Supplier Integration
Peter Hakenberg, Ford-Werke GmbH
Dominik Rüchardt, MDTVISION GmbH
Abstract
The FORD supplier strategy gives a framework for engineering suppliers that covers smaller engineering offices as well as engineering partners connected through a PDM portal and last but not least fully connected suppliers working seamlessly with Ford in an extended collaboration environment. Giving examples of the day-to-day operational and tactical supplier business the lecture also contains an overview of some strategic approaches FORD is actually promoting in Germany. FORD’s experiences with the Supplier Collaboration Center and additional association work are presented here.
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Integrating two Engineering Worlds through a PLM Project
Dr. Christian Fiedler, IBM Deutschland GmbH
Michel Pesec, Liebherr Aerospace
Abstract
In addition to language and culture, Liebherr Aerospace's two key plants in Germany and France were separated by different design processes, despite the fact that the plants operated under the same essential practices. In cases such as design changes, when engineers needed to share designs between the two locations, communications took place through predefined channels— often in paper format, which led to inefficiencies. In the basic design process, sharing and re-use of existing designs for common parts was discouraged and therefore caused unnecessary duplication. During testing and in case of a system failure, the effort to track down the cause of a design problem was complicated due to the "split" and the lack of information transparency across both facilities. Liebherr's senior management views the inability to collaborate in the design process as a looming threat. This presentation will take you through the actions required to solve the problem, highlighting the right mix of new consolidated processes and a set of collaborative design tools. The redesigned processes provided a common foundation for sharing design and engineering information across the entire aerospace division. In a series of workshops conducted with IBM, the project team successfully catalogued two sets of key processes across both plants. These "foundation" processes were redesigned for optimal efficiency and implemented within a new collaborative PLM platform. The first phase of the implementation was focused on deploying the collaborative tools, while the second (now underway) is putting in place a common CAD framework across the two plants.
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Global Automotive ECM Collaboration based on Standards - Steps to Reach the Vision
Salvador Richter, in Integrierte Informationssysteme GmbH
Abstract
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Professional Project Management wihtin Automotive Development
Dr. Christophe Campana, Campana & Schott Unternehmensgruppe
Manfred Leerkamp, Wilhelm Karmann GmbH
Abstract
Mr. Leerkamp presents specific project management methods and tools used at Kar-mann’s in collaborative vehicle development projects with partners. He will derive the necessity for defining collaboration standards of project management for the integration of suppliers and partners in common projects. A short overview about topics, current status and next steps of the project group “Collaborative Project Management” leads over to the technical implementation. Dr. Campana presents software-tools to support project management processes of an exemplary supplier, based on a modern IT-platform and focuses on collaborative functionality. At last an early insight in the tech-nical implementation of an interface between different project management tools based on standards, developed in the project group “Collaborative Project Management” will be given.
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Securing Intellectual Property in a Digital Networked World - The ICT Perspective
Dr. Uwe von Lukas, Zentrum für Graphische Datenverarbeitung e.V.
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Keynote - Aspects of Security and Information Protecttion within Global Cooperations
Wilhelm Kerschbaum, Leiter IT für Zulieferer- und Fahrzeugprojektmanagement, BMW Group
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Workshop 1: „Design for Robustness“ - Process Optimization in Vehicle Development
Bernhard Phillip, casolute GmbH
Dr. Martin Strietzel, casolute GmbH
Abstract
The visualisation of the aesthetic impact of manufacturing tolerances on vehicles is only solved unsatisfactorily up to now. The new developed software aesthetica now provides a solution for the application areas Design, Product Development, Manufacturing Engineering and Production as a combination of visualisation and simulation. By visualising the optical impact of variations on the fit and finish situations of an assembly an early detection and elimination of aesthetic problems can be achieved. The deployment of this software tool during the development process decreases the number of physical prototypes required and leads to cost and time savings. Furthermore this software tool contributes to the quality improvement of the final product and the quality assurance. Late and costly modifications caused by large variations are avoidable and belong also to the most relevant benefits of the process concept “Design for Robustness”.
Workshop 2: Collaboration Support between ECAD and MCAD Systems
Dr. Arnulf Fröhlich, PROSTEP AG
Dr. Marcus Krastel, :em engineering methods AG
Jörn Schlingensiepen, PDTec GmbH
Abstract
The integration of mechanical and electrical components in mechatronic integrated products gains steadily significance. The development takes place in separated domains with different CAD tools (ECAD and MCAD). For the respective disciplines high-functional software tools are available at the market, however the support of existing processes and systems reaches the functional limits for collaboration of these systems. With the increasing product complexity as well as the requirements for shorter development times the need for feasible solutions for a sustainable collaboration on basis the existing ECAD and MCAD systems constantly increases. These subjects were discussed in 2006 in the context of the ProSTEP iViP e.V. project group "ECAD/MCAD-Collaboration" and a first data model based on the entities of the ISO10303 APs 210 and 214 has been designed and made available as XML schema for implementation. The Workshop aim is both to provide interested participants an insight into the project activities and to acquire the current need for action of the users. The Workshop will be in two main parts: The presentation of the present level of development of the project group "ECAD/MCAD Collaboration" and a discussion between users, system vendors and research facilities on possible additional usage scenarios and solutions, as well as their exploitation for the optimization of the collaboration between ECAD and MCAD developers.
Workshop 3: Holistic Management of Product Engineering Processes by Project Management Platforms
Christian Peine, Benteler Automobiltechnik GmbH
Dr. Oliver Quirmbach, ILC PROSTEP GmbH
Abstract
The efficient development of new products from idea to launch has always been vital to the automotive industry. Only businesses that bring high-quality innovations to market quickly and cost-effectively can maintain or enhance their competitive position. Many organizations have identified major weaknesses in the overall management of their product development projects. Lack of communication, unclear requirements, late customer changes—these are just some of the problems cited as the reason for production startup delays and the high number of recalls. The steady rise in product variants has been accompanied by a sharp increase in complexity, chiefly due to the growing use of electrical/electronic systems and software. Product development now includes entirely new disciplines, each with their own tools and processes. This poses new challenges for managing the development process. The management of the entire product engineering process requires new conceptual approaches and IT-tools. From business unit heads and project managers to engineers and software developers business processes have to be managed integrated. All product data and processes in a heterogeneous system landscape have to be displayed and maintained in a cockpit in context of the respective user. System-spanning technology platforms provide now the opportunity to realize the vision of an integrated Product Lifecycle Management. The workshop introduces new conceptual and technological approaches referring to different projects. The participants acquire additional requirements on a project management platform for product engineering and assess their importance. The exchange of experiences provides important knowledge for the advancement of the own PEP and its technological support to all participants.
Workshop 4: Supplier Interaction in Drivetrain Development
Hugo Kröger, PTC Parametric Technology GmbH
Bernd Pöttner, Volkswagen AG
Abstract
- process definition and requirements for data management in drivetrain development
- need for collaboration with external and internal partners
- implementation within Drivetrain Engineering Center (ECA)
- controlling roles and access rights
- live presentation
- process visualisation and milestone checking
- value for process owner