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Product Knowledge and Design Methodology Integration in CAD Migration
Alex Tsechansky, VP Research & Development
Proficiency Inc.
Migrating 3D models between CAD systems is a tedious, non-value add process. The most commonly used practices of geometric translation (e.g. IGES, STEP, JT) or manual re-mastering in the new CAD system have severe drawbacks and can damage the product knowledge accumulated over years in the 3D models. Breakthrough developments in feature-based 3D interoperability permit companies to retain product knowledge and extract additional added value from a CAD migration. This results in fully functional models in the target CAD systems, which retain the original product knowledge while providing a reliable basis for further development. This presentation will provide an overview product knowledge migration and feature-based interoperability technology, applications and methodology, along with case studies of successful deployment by selected automotive and aerospace companies. We will also perform a demonstration which will show how the programmatic data exchange can be used to implement a set of design rules in a target CAD system, even if the rules have not been obeyed in the source 3D models. New decision support applications are used to validate the translations and complete the process to the required level of quality and accuracy.
Mr. Tsechansky manages Proficiency's Technology Center and is responsible for all R&D and Service Bureau activities. He previously headed the development of the next-generation 3D solid modeler for Cimatron, a NASDAQ-traded CAD/CAM company. Prior to Cimatron, Mr. Tsechansky developed customer-oriented CAM applications for APEX, a privately held Russian company. Mr. Tsechansky holds a bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering and computer science from the Moscow Polytechnic Institute.
