Application of Computer Aided Design ( CAD ) In Knowledge Based Engineering

The impact of globalization on business has forced most industries to become more innovative and implement newer strategies to retain market leadership and growth with the desired profitability. The retention of corporate engineering knowledge and rules is also critical because of the aging workforce. Knowledge based engineering is a concept that allows for the retention of corporate knowledge as initiate-level engineers and designers enter the workforce. Knowledge based engineering is a complex concept that increases the productivity and product quality in any industry. Computer aided design (CAD) is one of the main roots and plays an important role in knowledge based engineering. This paper addresses the role of computer aided design at its integration with knowledge based engineering to make it more flexible, transparent, and standardized while working in a corporate environment. To motivate the discussion the authors have used a setting that is used to design a new product in a plastic manufacturing plant.