Overview

Hexagon's Virtual Lifecycle for Manufacturing is a collaborative engineering workflow management solution designed to enhance design, engineering, and manufacturing processes. By integrating measured data from the physical world with design and simulation data from the virtual realm, it connects key engineering applications—from Computer-Aided Design (CAD) and Computer-Aided Engineering (CAE) to Computer-Aided Manufacturing (CAM) and metrology. This integration enables manufacturers to assemble vertically integrated teams that collaborate seamlessly through automated workflows throughout the product development lifecycle. The solution empowers users to acquire, comprehend, and apply data from both virtual and physical measurements, thereby improving product quality and accelerating time-to-market.

Features and Capabilities

• Collaborative Engineering Workflow Management: Facilitates seamless collaboration among design, engineering, and manufacturing teams, promoting efficient information exchange and decision-making.
• Integration of Physical and Virtual Data: Combines real-world measurement data with virtual design and simulation data, providing a comprehensive view of the product lifecycle.
• Connectivity Across Engineering Applications: Links key applications such as CAD, CAE, CAM, and metrology, ensuring cohesive and synchronized operations throughout the product development process.
• Automated Workflows: Streamlines processes through automation, reducing manual intervention and minimizing errors, which leads to enhanced productivity and efficiency.
• Vertical Integration of Teams: Enables cross-functional teams to work together more effectively, fostering a unified approach to product development and problem-solving.
• Enhanced Product Quality: By leveraging comprehensive data insights, manufacturers can identify and address potential issues early in the development process, leading to higher-quality products.
• Accelerated Time-to-Market: Improved collaboration and streamlined workflows contribute to faster product development cycles, allowing companies to bring products to market more swiftly.
• Data-Driven Decision Making: Access to integrated data supports informed decision-making, enabling teams to make adjustments and improvements based on real-time information.
• Scalability: The solution is adaptable to various organizational sizes and can scale to meet the evolving needs of the manufacturing process.
• Support for Digital Twins: Utilizes digital twin technology to create accurate virtual representations of physical assets, enhancing simulation and analysis capabilities.
• Comprehensive Lifecycle Management: Manages the entire product lifecycle, from initial design through manufacturing and quality control, ensuring consistency and traceability.
• Advanced Simulation Capabilities: Offers robust simulation tools to predict and optimize product performance, reducing the need for physical prototypes and testing.
• Real-Time Monitoring and Feedback: Provides real-time insights into manufacturing processes, allowing for immediate adjustments and continuous improvement.
• Compliance and Standards Adherence: Assists in maintaining compliance with industry standards and regulations, ensuring products meet required specifications and quality benchmarks.