Process Knowledge-based Cad Verification for a More Robust First Concept Reponse

Out of 100 hours of engineering work, only 20 are dedicated to real engineering and 80 are spent on what is considered routine work. Readjusting the ratio of innovative vs. routine work is a major concern and the subject of research topics. Our research concerns systems and methodologies conceived to accelerate these routine processes. This article focuses on a methodology for capitalization of manufacturing knowledge (FabK) and its application towards the conception and verification of a new product. To validate our hypotheses, a series of experiments through a design process, with the aid of a Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) tool and a geometric modeler, have been implemented.