CIMdata PLM Industry Summary Online Archive
28 November 2007
CIMdata News
Ask the Expert: Migrating to 3D
In Managing Automation 's Ask the Expert column CIMdata Director of Research, Ken Amann, addresses the question: "What do you think about the replacement of 2D drawings by 3D models for product assembly/manufacturing?"
Ken's answer:
Many companies are migrating to full definition using 3D models and assemblies for all engineering, assembly, and manufacturing. They do not create 2D drawings unless necessary. 2D drawings cannot contain all of the information that a 3D model/assembly can convey and hold. This can include both design and manufacturing information.
We see a continual migration to the use of 3D models and assemblies and a decrease in the use of 2D drawings.
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