Today, manufacturing industries are trying to improve their competitiveness by combining
manufacturing per se with information technology. Virtual reality is being used in product …

This paper reviews the state-of-the-art methodologies for developing computer-aided design
(CAD) model based systems for assembly simulation, planning and training. Methods for …

The global trend in manufacturing has shifted from a manufacturing-centric process toward a
user-centric process. This has resulted in a shorter lifespan and a high product replacement …

This paper presents a solution to support parametric design modification in a virtual reality
(VR) environment. It builds upon a novel computer-aided design (CAD) and VR integration …

Environ plays an important part in a collaborative problem-solving environment tailored to
assist the control and execution of large, complex petroleum engineering projects. To aid …

Virtual reality (VR) became a very common mean during the development of the industrial
products. One of the main applications of VR in the industrial field is the validation of virtual …

Thoughtful consideration of products maintenance features early in design stage can reduce
or eliminate maintenance costs, reduce downtime, and improve safety. As such, the effective …

Virtual reality (VR) technology improves engineering activities, enabling a better
understanding of products and processes. A complete conversion from the existing CAx …

Abstract This paper presents Virtual Reality Mechanism Design Studio (VRMDS), an intuitive
virtual environment for supporting the interactive design and simulation of mechanisms. The …

Currently, programs that teach 3D CAD as part of an industrial engineering qualification in
Spanish universities are structured around four pillars: solid design, surface design, model …