Digital production is still using processes developed for print, creating some serious inefficiencies. In his recent article, The Evolution of Parallel Digital Product Workflows, Richard Banfield explores how digital production and design system teams can restructure the ways they work to realize the advantage of composable components and reusable assets to gain an estimated 40%+ efficiency and ship high-quality products in fewer, faster cycles. 📑 Read the full article to learn how. https://lnkd.in/g5UKYjQN
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Supercharging Product Design & Development with GenAI In today's fast-paced manufacturing landscape, staying ahead of the curve is essential. Here is a sneak peek at 3 ways GenAI is transforming Product design & development for a smarter, more efficient future: 1. Tackling Delayed Product Development Cycle through a faster design cycle: GenAI powered product development assistants transform manufacturing by analyzing requirements to generate innovative, adaptable designs (leveraging past data) for precise development. They also revitalize legacy designs, sparking novel solutions with faster time-to-market and lower R&D costs, like Autodesk is doing for Airbus – helping the firm create more efficient and comfortable jetliners. 2. Tackling slow R&D process through task automation & smart documentation: GenAI streamlines R&D by generating quick cross-platform digital interfaces for equipments and global regulatory summaries for accurate compliance. It also ensures faster documentation of every issue with personalized access for all stakeholders. 3. Tackling escalated prototyping costs through cost-effective modeling: GenAI-powered prototyping co-pilots slash development time and costs. They orchestrate rapid digital prototypes and ensure economical simulation of real-world scenarios through digital twins prioritizing only selected variations for physical testing. Additionally, they enable prioritized personalization through modular components for easy adaptation. Ready to unlock the full potential in your product design & development? Let's explore the possibilities together! Drop us a note.
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Learn how to modernize Product Development, deliver Sustainable Innovation, ensure Profitability and long-term Company Success Click here to Read the eBook: https://lnkd.in/drzgc2vQ In many successful product development organizations, the top priority is innovation. However, a single innovative success is not enough. Organizations must continuously deliver to maintain a competitive advantage and drive business growth. SOLIDWORKS Dassault Systèmes #3DEXPERIENCE #3DEXPERIENCEWorks #3DEXPERIENCEPlatform #3DEXPERIENCESOLIDWORKS #Cloud #CloudCompanion #CloudDesign #CloudCAD #FutureofDesign #SOLIDWORKS #SOLIDWORKS2024 #SWX #SWX2024 #Engineering #Design #CAD #3DCAD #Modelling #DesignTool #Mechanical #DesignTools #DesignEngineer #Model #Solutions #Designers #Engineers #Userexperience #Enhancements #EngineeringSolutions #MechanicalDesign #ProductDesign #Manufacturing #NewProductDevelopment #ProductionEngineeringDepartment #BEACONIndia
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new OpenBOM blog - OpenBOM New Product Development, and Connected Processes The success of any business depends on its ability to innovate and bring new products to market efficiently. For manufacturers, it means to go quickly from initial idea to realization delivering what customers want, fast with the optimal cost. Faster, better, cheaper. I bet you’ve heard that many times. But what does it mean for the real manufacturing business such as for example a small hardware startup building a consumer product or medical device manufacturer working on new equipment or a large CPG company exploring the development of new home cleaning robots? OpenBOM is a cloud-based product data development platform that streamlines NPD and connects various processes involved in bringing a new product from concept to market. In this blog post, we will explore how OpenBOM facilitates agile new product development (NPD) processes and enhances connected processes within organizations. Learn more... https://lnkd.in/eJ4uE7_X #newproductdevelopment #engineering #manufacturing
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Join us for an insightful webinar on boosting manufacturing efficiency with Autodesk Fusion. Discover how AI and AR can revolutionize your design processes through Fusion's open-mindedness with third-party applications. We'll dive deep into how external partners integrate with Fusion to simplify machining with CNC machine tools, reducing time spent on components and achieving more automated programming processes. 📅 Date: 22nd of August 🕒 Time: 5:00 PM (UK) | 6:00 PM (Benelux) Enhance your engineering and CNC programming skills, or forward this internally to anyone who could benefit from upskilling their CNC machining repertoire. Register now: https://lnkd.in/daHM_HQa For any additional information, or a general session to discuss design efficiency and operational workflow alignment, feel free to message me. #CNCProgramming #AI #AR #AutodeskFusion #Webinar #ManufacturingEfficiency
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🌟 Product Lifecycle Digital Twin: How To Model Development with xBOM Types 🌟 Digital Twins are revolutionizing how we model and manage product lifecycles! 🚀 They provide virtual representations of physical objects and processes, helping us predict issues and optimize performance using real-time data. Earlier this year, the CIMdata Industry Forum spotlighted the Lifecycle Twin concept. This approach expands digital twin capabilities to cover comprehensive multi-attribute modeling across engineering, manufacturing, and support. 📊✨ At OpenBOM, we're excited about leveraging xBOM Types to enhance your product lifecycle management. Here’s a quick look at how they fit into the digital twin framework: 🔹 Concept BOM: Initial design and validation. 🔹 EBOM (Engineering BOM): Detailed design data, integrated with CAD systems. 🔹 MBOM (Manufacturing BOM): Production planning, assembly, and testing. 🔹 SBOM (Sales BOM): Customer-specific configurations and after-sales support. These xBOM types help create a comprehensive digital twin, ensuring accurate data organization and streamlined processes. 🛠️🔄 Curious how it works? Dive deeper with OpenBOM and experience our Free 14-Day Trial to see how we can transform your product lifecycle management! 👉 Register For Free and explore the power of connected data today! #DigitalTwin #PLM #ProductLifecycle #Engineering #Manufacturing #DataManagement #OpenBOM #Innovation #TechTrends https://bit.ly/4dhZXcc
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🌟 Driving Product Innovation: The Key to Sustainable Success 🌟 In today’s rapidly evolving marketplace, product innovation isn't just a nice-to-have; it's a necessity. As consumer needs and technological advancements continue to change at breakneck speeds, businesses must innovate to stay relevant and competitive. 🔍 Why Product Innovation Matters: Customer Satisfaction: Innovation meets changing customer needs, ensuring satisfaction and loyalty. Market Differentiation: Unique products set your brand apart from the competition. Revenue Growth: New products can open up additional revenue streams and market opportunities. Adaptability: Innovating helps businesses adapt to industry shifts and emerging trends. 💡 Strategies for Effective Product Innovation: Understand Your Customers: Engage with your audience to gather insights and understand their pain points. Embrace Technology: Leverage cutting-edge technologies to create smarter, more efficient products. Foster a Culture of Innovation: Encourage creativity and risk-taking within your organization. Collaborate: Partner with other businesses, academia, or even customers to co-create innovative solutions. Invest in R&D: Allocate resources to research and development to continually push the boundaries. 🚀 Innovation in Action: At #Autodesk, we are committed to driving product innovation that not only meets the needs of today but also anticipates the demands of tomorrow. Our latest Innovation is a testament to our dedication to excellence and forward-thinking approach. 🔗 Join the Conversation: We believe that innovation thrives in a collaborative environment. Share your thoughts on product innovation, and let’s inspire each other to create the future! #ProductInnovation #Innovation #BusinessGrowth #CustomerSatisfaction #Technology #ResearchAndDevelopment #Collaboration
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A common cause of pain in product development is believing that our design or revision is done - final - with no more changes. That limited mindset prevents us from being methodical about the journey and setting up components of that product design that can be adjusted in the future for continued improvements in areas critical to the functional use of the product. A digital mindset encourages us to embrace a state of constant transition in our design and modeling process to allow for seamless, ongoing changes. Learn more about a digital mindset and subscribe to our Solutionology Stories newsletter: https://lnkd.in/gHfU6wMG #productdevelopment #productdesign #digitalmindset #digitalmanufacturing #3dprinting #innovation #additivemanufacturing
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🌐 Unlocking the Power of Lean: Transforming Batch Sizes with Intuiflow! Lean has championed the one-piece flow ideal, but how does it practically apply to complex production environments? Discover the nuanced approach to batch sizes and groupings in our latest blog. 🚀 👉 Explore the key steps in calculating the right production batch size. 🔗 Learn how to manage constraints and optimize resources for maximum efficiency. 📊 Understand the importance of determining product frequencies and translating batch sizes into lead times. 🔄 Embrace grouped planning logic to stabilize and accelerate your production flow. 🔓 Leave room for flexibility: empower your workshop to make intelligent grouping decisions. Take control of your production model with Intuiflow's digital twin, ensuring a dynamic response to actual demand. Dive into the details: Read the Full Blog: https://bit.ly/48iqoMs #LeanManufacturing #BatchSizes #Intuiflow #DigitalTwin #SupplyChainOptimization
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Adapting Production Batches to the #Flow In summary, batch sizes, grouping rules and sequences are at the heart of the design of the #operating #model and are crucial to ensure a flow paced to actual #demand. This is what should guide you in sizing them and making them evolve over time. #DDMRP #SuppyChain #resilience
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