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The integration of advanced virtual engineering methods into
3D-CAD based development processes leads to increased
requirements, concerning the software packages as well as
regarding the applied procedures and strategies. Modern IT-
based engineering tools offer much more than the conventional
development methodologies in component creation and digital
mock-up processes. The trend definitely goes into the direction
of simultaneous CAE - support during the layout and design
phases, attendant quality and structural management and the
implementation of external data sources and receivers into the
product development. It is up to the engineers to tap the full
potential of virtual engineering processes regarding time
reduction, error prevention in early phases and through
technical modifications, whereas the applied methods and
strategies represent a key factor on the way to efficient
progresses.
The present publication includes an assessment and evaluation
of modern 3D-CAD based development processes and discusses
future prospects in the field of virtual engineering. On the basis
of parametric geometry generation, different methods and tools,
which are able to increase the efficiency in virtual development
processes, will be introduced and compared.
