Title :
Automated concurrent engineering in Designworld
Author :
Huyn, Pierre Nam ; Genesereth, M.R. ; Letsinger, Reed
Author_Institution :
Hewlett-Packard Lab., Palo Alto, CA, USA
Abstract :
Designworld, an automated engineering system for digital circuits built from standard parts, is described. The system has integrated support for various phases in a product´s life cycle, from design, through manufacture, to maintenance. The design for a product is entered into the system through a multimedia design workstation. The product is automatically built by a dedicated robotic cell. If necessary, the product, once built, can be returned to the system for automatic diagnosis and repair. Designworld´s agent-based framework, implementation, and support of concurrent engineering are described.<>
Keywords :
circuit CAD; concurrent engineering; Designworld; agent-based framework; automated concurrent engineering; dedicated robotic cell; digital circuits; integrated support; maintenance; manufacture; multimedia design workstation; Communication standards; Concurrent engineering; Desktop publishing; Logic; Manufacturing; Multimedia systems; Printers; Product design; Robotic assembly; Robotics and automation;