ProSTEP iViP Symposium 2008
Track 3/1
Intellectual Property Protection for CAD Design
Peter Spitznagel, Continental Teves AG & Co. OHG
Dr. Harald Liese, PROSTEP AG
Abstract
Current parametric and feature-based 3D-CAD systems enable the designer to embed comprehensive product knowledge into the CAD-models. Product knowledge items can be embedded into the CAD-model in various characteristics (e.g. geometrical knowledge, parametrics, formulas, KBE-elements etc.).
Today product data is increasingly exchanged globally in complex OEM-supplier relationships. Thereby the creator of data must have the ability to control and configure the data content before transfer. In order to prevent knowledge-loss there is demand for the identification of know-how and for the provision of appropriate methods and tools.
The presentation illustrates the concepts of know-how protection at Continental Automotive Systems. Current tasks and goals are demonstrated.
Based on a general methodical and solution-oriented view the handling of elements worthy of protection as well as the configuration of the knowledge content in CAD-data is presented. The PROSTEP Knowledge Editor is taken as an example that a process reliable software implementation of appropriate concepts is possible.
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Track 3/2
Reliability & Maintainability in Product Development: Core Elements towards Efficient Operating and Service Concepts
Harald Knetsch, Emhart TeknologiesUlrich Reetz, Life Cycle Engineers GmbH
Abstract
Current situation: Beside Investment costs for Production Equipment the Automotive Industries has an increased focus on the availability of the equipment with a minimum downtime costs. For the suppliers of Production equipment this results in the requirement to proof the operational behavior, Reliability, Maintainability (R&M) and the expected operational cost (Life Cycle Costs) of their delivered production equipment. Suppliers are also asked to implement Methods and Tools of an effective R&M into their Product development processes.This paper is based on the experiences gathered during the introduction of R&M principles into the Product development processes for a manufacturer of complex mechatronic (mechanic, electric and Software) products.The following aspects will be described:
- Development of an R&M concept under consideration of customer requirements and the requirements derived from standards like ISO 9001:2000 and ISO/TS 16949:2002.
- Implementation of integrated methods for a structured collection of operational data of the production equipment.
- Selection of suitable Methods for R&M (e.g. MTTR, MTBF, Weibull, DOE, …)
- Adoption and enhancement for available Methods and tools (FMEA, Target Costing, QFD, Simulation, Virtual Product development, ..) to incorporate the R&M related requirements.
- Integration of R&M into the project management and the existing Development processes (e.g. APQP).
- Implementation of Life Cycle Costing to support the evaluation and prediction of costs during the entire Product Life Cycle.
- Aspect and issues for the integration of R&M into the PLM system context
Outlook
- A constant pressure to increase in the productivity of utilized production equipment leads to an increased importance of minimized operation cost with maximum equipment availability.
- For the owner of the production equipment R&M is an important mean for an early prediction of the future operational costs.
- For the producer of the equipment good R&M capabilities and low LCC is going to be a important sales argument.
- The Producer is challenged to guarantee specified R&M capabilities of his products, therefore a quantifiable estimation of R&M and the related LCC is essential.
Summary
The paper presents a practical, proven concept for the implementation of efficient R&M processes into the product development. Target is to ensure a tight integration of R&M into the existing processes and methods already used in Product development (e.g. APQP, PLM, Virtual Product development, Simulation, FMEA and Test).
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Track 3/3
CAD – Integration in the Enterprise-Wide PEP PDM Backbone
Peter Spies, BMW AG
Dr. Atish Biswas, Cirquent GmbH
Abstract
The new product offensive together with rising complexity and increased requirements on the products pose a great challenge to BMW. In order to achive its ambitious aims, a PDM backbone based on SAP PLM has been implemented for the product development process at BMW. With this, all product data is integrated and made available throughout the entire enterprise. The PDM system enables arbitrary product configuration, which allows verifying an extremely high number of product variants.
The CAD-PDM integration connects the CAD-system with the backbone and makes the geometry available for the entire enterprise via the central product structure. At the same time, the engineer can easily access all relevant product data in its most up-to-date version. PEP PDM enables new processes that are essential for achieving the overall targets of BMW. These processes can be implemented in the same way at external partners. For this, a web portal and an offline client allow a transparent and secure data access from sites outside of BMW.
A large part of the system was implemented using standards. The standard software iPPE of SAP PLM is the foundation of the solution. In addition, open standards were used for the customized components. Thus, the core of the integration is based on PLM services XML. In the long term, this ensures efficient maintenance as well as flexibility for future improvements.
The solution is currently being rolled out for first vehicle projects.
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