UNIT 1:
Introduction to Digital Manufacturing
Operation Mode and Architecture of Digital Manufacturing Systems
The Design Process and Role of CAD
Types and Applications of Design Models
Overview of Rapid Prototyping Technologies
Machine and Tool Selection
Defining Process and Parameters
Tool Path Generation, Simulation, and Post-Processing
UNIT 2:
Threads of PLM- engineering data management (EDM)
Information Mirroring Model
Weaving the threads into PLM
Product data management (PDM)
singularity, cohesion, traceability
globalization & regulation
comparison of PLM to Engineering resource planning (ERP)
UNIT 3:
Mapping Requirements to specifications
Collaborative Product Development
Engineering Vaulting - Product reuse
Engineering Change Management
Bill of Material and process Consistency.
Digital Mock up and Prototype development
Virtual testing and collateral
Introduction to Digital Manufacturing
UNIT 4:
Product life cycle management system
the product information data model
functioning of the system
Reasons for the deployment of PLM systems
UNIT 5:
The Link between Product Data and Product Workflow
Key Management Issues around Product Data and Product Workflow
Company‘s PLM vision, The PLM Strategy
Preparing for the PLM strategy
Developing a PLM strategy - selection
Change Management for PLM
