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Computer‐aided design and engineering as enablers of agile manufacturing: A case study in an Indian manufacturing organization

S. Vinodh (Department of Production Engineering, National Institute of Technology, Tiruchirappalli, India)
D. Kuttalingam (Production Engineering Department, Mahindra Reva, Bangalore, India)

Journal of Manufacturing Technology Management

ISSN: 1741-038X

Article publication date: 15 March 2011

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Abstract

Purpose

The purpose of this paper is to investigate computer‐aided design (CAD) and computer‐aided engineering (CAE) as enablers of agile manufacturing (AM).

Design/methodology/approach

Based on the literature review, the importance of technology integration enabling AM has been found. CAD technology has been used for modelling baseline product; CAE has been used for deriving optimized parameters; new designs have been derived.

Findings

The feasibility of CAD and CAE as enablers of AM has been ensured.

Research limitations/implications

The study has been conducted only in one automotive sprocket manufacturing organization.

Practical implications

The practical feasibility of generating new products through technology integration has been ensured.

Originality/value

Very little research has been reported on technology‐integrated AM practices. In this study, CAD and CAE have been used for enabling product development.

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Citation

Vinodh, S. and Kuttalingam, D. (2011), "Computer‐aided design and engineering as enablers of agile manufacturing: A case study in an Indian manufacturing organization", Journal of Manufacturing Technology Management, Vol. 22 No. 3, pp. 405-418. https://doi.org/10.1108/17410381111112747

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Emerald Group Publishing Limited

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