Using PLM methods in reengineering automotive parts

Abstract

The goal to design, manufacture and sell a product with the highest efficiency possible is the common target of all companies. Time shortages regarding the product‘s development can be obtained by starting from an existing model, and changing its characteristics to match future trends. Product reengineering fulfils all these major tasks in order to build fast, precise and at a lower cost as a conventional approach. Product reengineering is linked with modern tools like: Rapid Prototyping, 3D Scanning and state of the art CAD software, in order to obtain conclusive results. In this research we present a complete flow of a product design makeover, from existing model to a new one and also manufacturing aspects.