UNIT 1:
Operation Mode and Architecture of Digital Manufacturing Systems
The Design Process and Role of CAD
Machine and Tool Selection
Introduction to Digital Manufacturing
Types and Applications of Design Models
Tool Path Generation, Simulation, and Post-Processing
Defining Process and Parameters
Overview of Rapid Prototyping Technologies
UNIT 2:
Threads of PLM- engineering data management (EDM)
comparison of PLM to Engineering resource planning (ERP)
Product data management (PDM)
Information Mirroring Model
Weaving the threads into PLM
singularity, cohesion, traceability
globalization & regulation
UNIT 3:
Collaborative Product Development
Mapping Requirements to specifications
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
