Computer‐aided design and engineering as enablers of agile manufacturing: A case study in an Indian manufacturing organization
Journal of Manufacturing Technology Management
ISSN: 1741-038X
Article publication date: 15 March 2011
Abstract
Purpose
The purpose of this paper is to investigate computer‐aided design (CAD) and computer‐aided engineering (CAE) as enablers of agile manufacturing (AM).
Design/methodology/approach
Based on the literature review, the importance of technology integration enabling AM has been found. CAD technology has been used for modelling baseline product; CAE has been used for deriving optimized parameters; new designs have been derived.
Findings
The feasibility of CAD and CAE as enablers of AM has been ensured.
Research limitations/implications
The study has been conducted only in one automotive sprocket manufacturing organization.
Practical implications
The practical feasibility of generating new products through technology integration has been ensured.
Originality/value
Very little research has been reported on technology‐integrated AM practices. In this study, CAD and CAE have been used for enabling product development.
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Citation
Vinodh, S. and Kuttalingam, D. (2011), "Computer‐aided design and engineering as enablers of agile manufacturing: A case study in an Indian manufacturing organization", Journal of Manufacturing Technology Management, Vol. 22 No. 3, pp. 405-418. https://doi.org/10.1108/17410381111112747
Publisher
:Emerald Group Publishing Limited
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