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News Release from: SME (Society of Manufacturing Engineers)
Edited by the Manufacturingtalk Editorial
Team on 09 March 2007
3D data collaboration event
International conference provides an opportunity for design, engineering, and manufacturing professionals to interact, learn and share experiences in interoperability and collaboration with 3D data
The Society of Manufacturing Engineers (SME) Interoperability and 3D Collaboration event will take place at the Marriott Renaissance in Detroit on May 2-3, 2007 Collaboration with CAD and other 3D data is one of the most important elements of modern manufacturing practice
This article was originally published on Manufacturingtalk on 10 Aug 2004 at 8.00am (UK)
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This two day, international conference provides a unique opportunity for design, engineering, and manufacturing professionals to interact, learn and share experiences in interoperability and collaboration with 3D data.
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Attendees will learn about the latest strategies, best practices and solutions, while interacting directly with fellow users and leading experts in the field.
The conference also provides an opportunity to learn about the latest data exchange software tools.
The Interoperability and 3D Collaboration schedule:.
Wednesday, May 2 - 8:00 am - 11:45 am:.
* Why Interoperability Isn't: Finding Clarity in the Chaos.
* Electronic Delivery System For Supplier Build Packages.
* Strategies and Tradeoffs in Deploying Lightweight 3D.
* CAD Interoperability Software Vendor Panel.
11:45 am - 1:00 pm - Lunch on the Show Floor.
1:00 pm - 3:45 pm - CAD to CAD Interoperability:.
* Legacy Data Requirements and Strategy for MBD Datasets Archiving.
* STEP Overview and Update: A Second Generation Emerges.
* Comparing and Validating Product Lifecycle Models.
* Collaborating with Lightweight 3DAccelerates Client Approvals by Upgrading Your Design Review Processes.
* Hurdling the Obstacles of 3D Design Collaboration.
* Examining Characteristics of 3D XML and CGR Files to Support Collaboration.
4:30 pm - 6:00 pm - Networking Reception.
Day 2 8:00 am - 8:45 am:.
* Panel: Multi-CAD Interoperability and Collaboration - Ask the Vendors.
9:00 am -11:45 am:.
* Product Lifecycle Interoperability.
* Three Key Ingredients For Cross-PDM Interoperability.
* Simple, Automated and Controlled Engineering Data Exchange for Buyers.
* An Appeal for Non-Proprietary Interface Standards for Design to Process Planning.
* Collaboration Management.
* realising Cost Savings with STEP-Based Data Exchange for the Humvee.
* Solving the IP Paradox: How to Enable Global Business without Jeopardizing IP.
11:00 am - 1:00 pm - Lunch on the Show Floor.
1:00 pm - 1:45 pm:.
* Panel: Light-Weight 3D Formats - Ask The Vendors.
Sponsors of Interoperability and 3D Collaboration include Trans Magic, Kubotek, DS Spatial, Prostep, Datakit, Elysium, ConnectPress, The CAD Society and PDES.
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