In Model-Based Enterprise environments, 3D CAD models — specifically, native parametric solid models — become the primary carriers of design information for engineering and manufacturing activities. It is therefore critical ...

Modern manufacturing companies operate in environments characterized by increasingly shorter development cycles and the need to develop highly customizable products at competitive prices. In this paper, we examine the role ...

The robustness and flexibility of a feature-based parametric CAD model determines the extent to which the geometry can be modified and reused in other design scenarios. The ability of a model to successfully adapt to changes ...