DocumentCode
388699
Title
Experiencing virtual factories of the future
Author
Waller, Anthony P. ; Ladbrook, John
Author_Institution
Lanner Group, Redditch, UK
Volume
1
fYear
2002
fDate
8-11 Dec. 2002
Firstpage
513
Abstract
This paper explains the latest project work being undertaken at the Ford Motor Company in the generation of simulation models from spreadsheet interfaces and in particular the latest advances in the automatic creation of virtual reality worlds based on these model layouts. The ease of creation is the key to the use of the third dimension but being able to visualise a facility more accurately overcomes obstacles to understanding and discussion. The paper explains the technical process involved in creating these worlds using the WITNESS VR simulation package from the Lanner Group.
Keywords
Ford; automobile industry; computer integrated manufacturing; digital simulation; spreadsheet programs; virtual reality; Ford Motor Company; WITNESS VR simulation package; factory simulation system; simulation models; spreadsheet interfaces; virtual factories; virtual reality; Buffer storage; Geometry; Packaging; Production facilities; Solid modeling; Standards development; Throughput; Virtual manufacturing; Virtual reality; Visualization;
fLanguage
English
Publisher
ieee
Conference_Titel
Simulation Conference, 2002. Proceedings of the Winter
Print_ISBN
0-7803-7614-5
Type
conf
DOI
10.1109/WSC.2002.1172924
Filename
1172924
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