Manuals and technical literature on EDM/PDM in English

Bullinger, H.-J.; Warschat, J.:
Concurrent Simultaneous Engineering Systems. The Way to Successful Product Development
Publisher: Springer Verlag, 1995

Competitive edge in today's world markets can only be achieved by an integrated approach to manufacturing. Concurrent or Simultaneous Engineering offers the promise of a reduced product development cycle, using complex technologies to satisfy customerdemand for high quality, competitively-priced products brought to market in minimum time. The CONSENS implementation of Concurrent/Simultaneous Engineering (CSE) is an integrated package developed over recent years by some of the leading manufacturersand research institutes in Europe. It is the product of the flagship EU research project into the use of IT in Manufacturing led by the Fraunhofer Institute in Stuttgart. In particular, this study describes the management of change, network organisation, CONSENS architecture and module integration, SiFrame Management Information System, design for CSE and industrial implementations of CONSENS.

Clement, J.; Sari, J.; Coldrick, A.:
Manufacturing Data Structures: Building Foundations for Excellence With Bills of Materials and Process Information
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons, 1995

The final word on effectively managing the planning and control of information that's essential to making an operation competitive and market responsive. A practical guide to the subject, this book shows manufacturers how to build accurate and complete information foundations with bills of material and routings
 

Subtitled Integrating Product Development Across Organizations, this book provides all the tools needed to achieve systems integration across organizational boundaries. Proven, innovative techniques are clearly explained including the use of socio-technical systems integration. Focus is on the methodology of the work processes, people systems, and supply chain issues within the organization and how these systems interface with concurrent engineering. Also included are detailed case histories from leading companies like Chrysler, Motorola, Toyota, and Texas Instruments that can provide a blueprint for the successful implementation of concurrent engineering within your organization.

Lyon, D.D.:
Practical CM: Best Configuration Management Practices for the 21st century
Publisher: Butterworth-Heinemann, 2000

Product Information: Practical CM answers all those 'how-to' questions about CM that you hear asked in large and small businesses around the world and on the Internet CM forums. 'Best CM practices' for both manual and automated CM systems (hardware and software) are covered in exacting detail, and important concepts are summarized (italics) after the topic text coverage. This book is filled with figures, templates, lessons learned, Q&A, examples, and pitfalls to be avoided to assure that the CM 'newbie' as well as the CM veteran obtains the information they need. 'Practical CM' will provide you with the information you need to: Understand the CM Discipline Develop a CM solutions framework Learn Basic and Advanced CM processes Establish 'Best CM Practices' in your organization Automate Your Configuration Management Processes Implement Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) and Product Data Management (PDM) solutions in your Business Establish & Maintain Control of Your Hardware & Software Development Activities Improve Communications - Internal Organizations, Subcontractors, Vendors, Customers Employ Proven Risk Mitigation Techniques Enhance Process Control and Productivity Decrease Operating Costs

This ESPRIT volume reports on the InterRob project to close the information chain between product design, simulation, programming, and robot control. ESPRIT Project 6457 "Interoperability of Standards for Robotics in CIME" (InterRob) had as its first goal the development of standardized interfaces and their software implementation for ISO 10303 STEP and DIN 66312 IRL. This continued previous Esprit projects CAD I and NIRO. The InterRob approach is based on standardized models for product geometry, kinematics, robotics, dynamics, and control, hence on a coherent neutral information model of the process chain from design to manufacturing. The second main goal was to increase the accuracy of off-line programmed robots. The results were demonstrated in industrial applications.

This volume documents the concepts, experiences, results, and conclusions of the ESPRIT project NEUTRABAS (Neutral Product Definition Database for Large Multifunctional Systems). It deals with the development of a database for large multifunctional systems, in particular for ships and their multitudinous, complex subsystems. NEUTRABAS was the first European project aiming at an international standard based on ISO standard 10303 (STEP) methodology to define a comprehensive information model for ships and similar products of complex functionality, which will serve for the exchange and long term storage of product information. NEUTRABAS contributed to the first generation of shipbuilding product models and gained first experiences in implementing databases exploiting the new technology of the STEP standard.

Prasad, B.:
Concurrent Engineering Fundamentals, Volume I: Integrated Product and Process Organization
Publisher: Prentice Hall, 1996

The first of two volumes comprising a textbook for a course in designing for manufacture. Presents insights and methods of concurrent engineering that Prasad has either developed in his practical work or has borrowed from other fields, focusing more on organizational and management issues than technical topics. Discusses the emerging concept of a virtual enterprise, sets out a set of modern manufacturing invariants, and described integrated taxonomic constructs for product realization from conception to disposal.

Explains how to implement the product realization process introduced in volume I to achieve an integrated product development environment based on engineering teams and work groups. Shows how to incorporate the interests of customers in nine phases of the product development cycle, with chapters on total value management, decision support systems, and life-cycle mechanization. Includes chapter test problems. For courses in design education, and for practicing engineers and executives managing CE projects.
 

Simultaneous engineering refers to a form of product planning involving all departments within an organization (finance, engineering, marketing, sales, production, etc.) as well as customer representatives. The collaborative goal is to make the product more streamlined and fully in tune with customer expectations and needs through the shared exchange of information during design, development, and production. Using lessons learned from the automotive industry, the book includes case studies of notable successes and failures to illustrate the basic concepts of SE and new product development. The book also explores the application of SE principles to other industries.
 

Shina, S.G.:
Successful Implementation of Concurrent Engineering Products and Processes
Publisher: Van Nostrand Reinhold Company, 1993

Successful Implementation of Concurrent Engineering Products and Processes Edited by Sammy G. Shina Sammy G. Shina's bestselling Concurrent Engineering and Design for Manufacture of Electronics Products demonstrated clearly how concurrent engineering can reduce time to market, improve design and product quality, increase employee activity, lower overall costs, and help boost customer satisfaction. Now, this natural follow-up book demonstrates through the use of case studies how the tools and methodologies of concurrent engineering have been successfully implemented at companies of varying size, scope, product type, and strategy. Professor Shina describes how these companies successfully implemented concurrent engineering through an interdisciplinary team environment and by their adaptation of concurrent engineering's tools and methods to meet their particular needs. In many instances, the case study represents the company's first experience with concurrent engineering. Successful Implementation of Concurrent Engineering Products and Processes serves as a working guide to putting concurrent engineering principles into action. Its unique coverage: * identifies the elements of both successful and unsuccessful implementations* teaches engineers how to plan and proceed for success* demonstrates clear "before and after" comparisons* features examples from projects at major firms such as Hewlett-Packard, Northern Telecom, Sun Microsystems, and others The case studies are augmented with detailed advice and techniques for measuring and analyzing product and process development data. Each case study is told by a principal member of the team and presents a brief chronology of the history and events that led to the successful implementation of the concurrent engineering effort and documents its results. Both product and process development projects are outlined, and the case studies represent how actual products and processes met their original goals and objectives. This advanced implementation guide is a must-have resource for every designer and firm that wishes to capitalize on the efficiency and profitability inherent in concurrent engineering.

Stark, J.:
Product Lifecycle Management: Paradigm for 21st Century Product Realisation
Publisher: Springer Verlag, 2004

Product Lifecycle Management (PLM), a new paradigm for product manufacturing, enables a company to manage its products all the way across their lifecycles in the most effective way. It helps companies get products to market faster, provide better support for their use, and manage end-of-life better. In today's highly competitive global markets, companies must meet the increasing demands of customers to rapidly and continually improve their products and services. PLM meets these needs, extending and bringing together previously separate fields such as Computer Aided Design, Product Data Management, Sustainable Development, Digital Manufacturing, Enterprise Resource Planning, Life Cycle Analysis and Recycling. Product Lifecycle Management: 21st century Paradigm for Product Realisation explains the importance of PLM, from both the business and technical viewpoints, supported by examples showing how world-class engineering and manufacturing companies are implementing PLM successfully. The book: - introduces PLM, a unique holistic view of product development, support, use and disposal for industry worldwide, based on experience with internationally renowned companies; - shows you how to take full advantage of PLM, how to prepare people to work in the PLM environment, how to choose the best solution for your situation; - provides deep understanding, nurturing the skills you will need to successfully implement PLM and achieve world-class product development and support performance; and - gives access to a companion www site containing further material.

This title looks at compliance with codes and regulations, and provides general criteria for selecting type of product, component, or assembly. It is intended as a product selection guide for architects and builders.

"The wall or gap between Engineering and the rest of the world has existed too long." Watts, with EC3 Corp. in Winter Park, CO, therefore emphasizes Engineering Documentation Control (EDC) or Configuration Management (CM)--distinguishing between the two--as a key business strategy in tandem with Total Quality Manufacturing, and takes a generic approach applicable to commercial and defense agency-related companies. This iteration (no date is specified for the first) includes a new chapter on benchmarking based on actual survey results, and expanded coverage of interchangeability and change costs. The volume concludes with CM predictions for the future.