The drive to reduce lead times
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Ford Motor Co uses Aries ConceptStation MCAE software to speed development, with the goal of producing new cars 36 months after design begins. Design traditionally involves a design engineer, a CAD operator and a finite element analyst, but the Concept Station reduces the time the latter two need and gives the designer more control. A new rear lower control arm took 95 days rather than 229 required for prior methods to redesign, and weighed 40% less.
Publication Name: Engineering
Subject: Science and technology
ISSN: 0013-7782
Year: 1993
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Spot on
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The article discusses the alternative measurement principles being explored at Jaguar cars in order to increase the impact speed measurement accuracy.
Publication Name: Engineering
Subject: Science and technology
ISSN: 0013-7782
Year: 2006
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Clinch the deal
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The article discusses about the use by vehicle manufacturer Land-Rover of pierce fastening methods and ensures high positional accuracy.
Publication Name: Engineering
Subject: Science and technology
ISSN: 0013-7782
Year: 2006
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