Concurrent Engineering with T-Splines ID: 2014-004

A groundbreaking method for multidisciplinary concurrent engineering utilizing T-splines for enhanced collaboration and efficiency.

Technology Overview

This technology represents a novel approach in engineering design and development, enabling multiple engineering disciplines to work concurrently on a shared model using T-splines as the common geometry representation. By replacing traditional Boundary Representation (BREP) with T-splines, the method offers a seamless, watertight parametric model that supports both design and analysis tasks without the need for translation between disciplines. This fosters a more integrated and parallel product development process, significantly reducing development time and enhancing the overall quality of the design.

Key Advantages

• Enables real-time collaboration across different engineering disciplines
• Eliminates the need for translation between design and analysis, ensuring a more efficient workflow
• Provides a watertight, parametric model that is both flexible and robust
• Supports a parallel product development process, reducing time to market
• Improves design quality through enhanced communication and shared understanding

Problems Addressed

• Communication barriers between different engineering disciplines
• Time-consuming translation processes between design and analysis phases
• Lack of a shared, flexible model for concurrent design and analysis
• Extended product development cycles due to sequential workflows
• Compromised design quality due to isolated working environments

Market Applications

• Product design and development across various industries, including automotive, aerospace, and consumer electronics
• Engineering consulting services, offering more efficient project management and execution
• Educational tools for universities and technical schools, teaching advanced design and engineering principles
• Software development for CAD/CAM/CAE systems, integrating T-splines for enhanced modeling capabilities
• Research and development in fields requiring complex, multidisciplinary design and analysis

Additional Information

Technology ID: 2014-004
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Date Published: 05 May, 2025