DocumentCode
1102502
Title
Virtual prototyping
Author
Eccleston, Michael
Volume
75
Issue
3
fYear
1996
fDate
6/1/1996 12:00:00 AM
Firstpage
129
Lastpage
132
Abstract
The emerging technology of 3D discrete-event simulation is proving its worth to manufacturing and process-based companies and service industries as a means to test complex systems before committing capital investment. The author looks at the benefits offered by 3D simulation over tried and tested 2D discrete-event simulation
Keywords
discrete event simulation; manufacturing industries; materials handling; service industries; solid modelling; virtual reality; 3D discrete-event simulation; AGV; automatic baggage handling; manufacturing; process-based companies; virtual reality;
fLanguage
English
Journal_Title
Manufacturing Engineer
Publisher
iet
ISSN
0956-9944
Type
jour
DOI
10.1049/me:19960311
Filename
511172
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