Ebook: 3D manufacturing innovation: revolutionary change in Japanese manufacturing with digital data

3D design is now a key technology for effective collaboration between manufacturing companies. Since the introduction of lightweight 3D data technology, "post-3D CAD/CAM/CAE data" is now compatible for use across manufacturing, sales and marketing processes. The successful use of 3D data throughout such processes has become indispensable for the competitive strength of companies in the manufacturing industry.

For a company to survive and win in the manufacturing industry, it must not only accumulate lightweight 3D data, but also share this information within the company and with related companies, and train key personnel in the use of this data. 3D Manufacturing Innovation introduces the best practices developed by Toyota, Sony, Nikon, Casio and other pioneers in the global engineering scene, providing the reader with invaluable tips for manufacturing innovation.

3D Manufacturing Innovation is a valuable guide for corporate IT managers, consultants and professionals involved in CAD/CAM/CAE, as well as for vendors of digital engineering software.

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This book discusses how leading Japanese manufacturers use 3D data in downstream processes, how the IT infrastructure required for this has been built, and some of the trial and error behind these developments. Each of the companies introduced as case studies are leaders in Japanese industry. It should be particularly interesting to European and American manufacturers to learn how their counterparts in Japan make use of IT to gain competitive strength. In fact, European and American manufacturers are starting to use 3D in downstream processes; this book includes examples from three leading manufacturers. It is interesting to note that the software described in this book, which supports manufacturing, a forte of Japan, was also developed in Japan, demonstrating that outstanding software is indeed nurtured by outstanding users.