Purpose The purpose of this paper is to investigate computer‐aided design (CAD) and computer‐aided engineering (CAE) as enablers of agile manufacturing (AM). Design/methodology/approach Based on the literature review, the importance of technology integration enabling AM has been found. CAD technology has been used for modelling baseline product; CAE has been used for deriving optimized parameters; new designs have been derived. Findings The feasibility of CAD and CAE as enablers of AM has been ensured. Research limitations/implications The study has been conducted only in one automotive sprocket manufacturing organization. Practical implications The practical feasibility of generating new products through technology integration has been ensured. Originality/value Very little research has been reported on technology‐integrated AM practices. In this study, CAD and CAE have been used for enabling product development.
No takes yet. Share an insight, caveat, or question.
Vinodh et al. (2011) studied this question.
Synapse has enriched 2 closely related papers on similar clinical questions. Consider them for comparative context: