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News Release from: Delmia | Subject: Design and manufacturing software
Edited by the Manufacturingtalk Editorial
Team on 15 April 2002
Software outs prototype stages
An automotive OEM had been using conventional physical prototypes and found them to be costly and time consuming, so it has switched to modelling, simulation and digital manufacturing.
PROTON has invested substantial R and D efforts into styling, ergonomics, packaging, engineering design and analysis to ensure the success of its new concept vehicle PROTON believes that ergonomics, such as passenger comfort, product manufacturability and feasibility of maintenance are key differentiators in the success of innovative car development
This article was originally published on Manufacturingtalk on 11 May 2001 at 8.00am (UK)
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"Part of our strategic plans at PROTON is to design cars with world-class ergonomics complying with SAE and other applicable standards, in addition to maintenance friendly cars for the world market", said Mr.Kamarulzaman Darus, General Manager, Research and Development Division and New Platform, PROTON.
Prior to selecting DELMIA, PROTON had been using conventional physical prototypes to validate these factors and found them to be costly and time consuming.
PROTON started to evaluate a number of different software packages to improve these conventional methods and integrate product development and validation processes into the digital manufacturing environment.
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After extensive research and evaluation of various products from different vendors, PROTON has chosen SAFEWORK ProT, ENVISION/ASSEMBLYT, and ENVISION/ERGO from DELMIA as the optimum solution.
DLAB, DELMIA's business partner in Malaysia provides comprehensive consultation services and training for successful deployment of DELMIA solutions at PROTON.
"We have started reaping the benefits of DELMIA's digital manufacturing solutions in our R and D efforts in ergonomics, passenger comfort and assembly/maintenance studies early in the design stage", added Mr.Kamarulzaman Darus.
PROTON also has been using CATIA from Dassault Systemes for many years.
Its strong 3D Product Lifecycle Management (3D PLM) integration enabling a collaborative environment between CATIA and DELMIA users was one of the key factors behind PROTON's decision to select DELMIA.
"DELMIA's tight integration with CATIA helps PROTON in leveraging the designs made in CATIA to the best advantage of reducing our time-to-market", said Mr.Kamarulzaman Darus.
By deploying DELMIA Solutions, PROTON expects to accelerate design iterations, save development costs and reduce workplace injuries, as well as, produce cars suitable for each country's ergonomic requirements and standards.
"We are extremely honored that PROTON has chosen DELMIA's SAFEWORK and ENVISION as a part of their strategic plans to design world class vehicles.
We are sure that this decision will benefit PROTON in reducing their time- to-market by utilizing the collaborative interaction between design, product engineering and manufacturing engineering.
They will be able to capture, share and re-apply their corporate knowledge throughout the extended enterprise," said Peter Schmitt, Vice President, Worldwide Marketing and Business Development, DELMIA Corp.
PROTON, established in 1985 as a joint venture between the Heavy Industries Corporation of Malaysia (HICOM) and Mitsubishi Corporation of Japan, is Malaysia's leading car manufacturer.
PROTON has 65% share of the domestic market in Malaysia with annual production capacity of over 250,000 units.
Starting with the car model SAGA, PROTON has launched a number of car models like Iswara, Wira, Satria, Tiara, Putra, Perdana, Waja and Juara.
PROTON exports cars to more than 30 countries worldwide with the United Kingdom being the major export market.
The company aims at becoming a global player in the automotive industry by continuously adding value to its products and services.
Information about PROTON is available at http://www.Proton.com.my.
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