Title: Introduction to Digital Design and Digital Manufacturing Summary: In simple terms, Digital Design and Digital Manufacturing means to design, simulate, manufacture and test first on the computer screen, in the digital domain, and then build physically only when everything is working fine, and optimized. Description: Global challenges are pushing our industry and society to continuously improve, to become leaner, more cost effective and efficient, higher quality, and innovative. In our rapidly changing global and competitive world, the key is to continuously learn, innovate, and develop new, efficient and effective products, processes and services, that are successful. Since our systems are increasingly complex, with Digital Design and Digital Manufacturing we can create products, that work well and satisfy customers first time. (More examples: MegacityTokyo, MegacityComms, DigitalMocup, ToyotaConcept, 3DVR-ElectrBoard, 3DVR-Chip, DigiDesign-Ergonomics)

Title: Why are These New Methods and Technologies Essential for Us to Understand? Summary: By deploying Digital Design and Digital Manufacturing methods we can evaluate innovative ideas faster than ever, and reduce the time it takes to create a new, successful product, process, or service. Description: We need to be able to test our innovative ideas on the screen first, in the digital domain, using powerful simulation methods, to reduce the time, cost and risk when creating new products and systems. We need to drive out waste and become increasingly more and more flexible, lean, and on-demand reconfigurable. These are very difficult tasks, but nevertheless essential for us to understand and master if we want to carry on designing new products and systems, and be better and faster than our competitors. (More examples: Example-Infini, DodgeRazor-3DVR, FordRouge-EngineTurn)

Title: We Have to Design Environmentally Friendly and Sustainable Products and Systems Summary: By deploying Digital Design and Digital Manufacturing simulation methods we can evaluate environmental load and sustainability issues faster, at an earlier stage in the design process. Description: Global warming is here and it is real! It is already affecting all of us! In order to carry on enjoying the variety of life forms on our beautiful Planet Earth, clean air, water and food, we must develop environmentally friendly products, processes and service systems, and educate the public about sustainability and prevention. (More examples: PollutedCity, OceanCons-1, OceanCons-2, OceanCons-3, OceanCons-4, OceanCons-5, OceanCons-6, OceanCons-7,OceanCons-8, OceanCons-9, OceanCons-10, OceanCons-11, OceanCons-12)

Advanced Digital Design & Digital Manufacturing in the Virtual, and in the Real World Project Leader: Paul G. Ranky, PhD Full Tenured Professor, Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering Department and the NJIT IS / IT Program, New Jersey Institute of Technology, GITC Bldg., Newark, NJ 07102 (Please view this site with Safari, or FireFox; not fully compatible with IE7. Please use QuickTime to play the 3DVR objects: FREE download.) Contact email: ranky@njit.edu More about Professor Ranky's research at: http://www.cimwareukandusa.com/aboutpgr.htm Project Team: Gregory N. Ranky, BS(Hons) NJIT, and Richard G. Ranky, BS(Hons) NJIT Abstract: This project and the series of interactive workshops at LSC discuss the design, modeling and application scope of some advanced digital design, and digital manufacturing / assembly and test methods and tools with exciting and practical interactive 3D solid model simulation demonstrations. The application areas focus on a large variety of different industries. The presentations in the Liberty Science Center follow an enjoyable interactive multimedia format, with live presenters, including Professor Ranky, and his students, demonstrating simple-to-more complex virtual and real-world cases. The workshops are illustrated by web-executable 3D interactive simulation examples, 3D objects, videos, text and images, as well as real-world objects. This program is ideal for teaching and learning about science and engineering with exciting practical examples. Contents Introduction to Digital Design and Digital Manufacturing Why are These New Methods and Technologies Essential for Us to Understand? We Have to Design Environmentally Friendly and Sustainable Products and Systems Digital Design and Digital Manufacturing Examples Q/A Period Future Workshop Topics, Plans and Feedback Acknowledgements & Sponsors References and Bibliography Forthcoming Interactive Workshop Dates: The first two presentations will take place at LSC on August 23, 2007, at 10 am, and at 11.30 am. Each interactive workshop lasts about 1 hour. (Please view this site with Safari, or FireFox; not fully compatible with IE7. Please use QuickTime to play the 3DVR objects: FREE download.) Please visit our Humanoid Robot page too! ..... .. ..

Downloadable Media Files (following web-standards: please view it with Safari, or FireFox; not fully compatible with IE7): Interactive Workshop Media Files: Images of the August 23 presentations at LSC. July 11, 2007: Liberty Science Center Regional Educators Day Pictures: Please review some pictures taken on the Regional Educators Day at the Liberty Science Center. These pictures reflect the excitement and enthusiasm we all share about LSC and these projects. (Click on PictureMap-1, PictureMap-2, and Picture-Map3) (Please use QuickTime to play the 3DVR objects. Please note, that this page contains standard web-objects. FREE download.)

Title: Digital Design and Digital Manufacturing Examples Summary: Digital Design and Digital Manufacturing simulation methods enable engineers and managers to design and test simple and complex systems on the screen, and then build and run them in the real-world without any production delays. Description: The first simulation clip illustrates a large and complex robotized automotive welding line virtual model. The system we model here can easily cost several hundred million dollars and therefore it is essential to design, optimize, program, integrate and test them first on the screen. This way any mistakes can be caught and fixed before any phisical devices are purchased and implemented in the shop floor. The second example demonstrates some real-world early prototypes of mobility systems projected to be used by the general public in 2030 and beyond. Again, an excellent example how Digital Design and Digital Manufacturing can be used to prototype and test amazing new ideas. (More examples: ThePast-Handcrafted, Toyota-iUnit, Toyota-HumanoidRobots, MoriSeiki-CNCprogr, FanucIntelliJoint-Cell, Fanuc-FixturelessAssy)

Q/A Period

Do you have any questions about our presentations, about Product Design & Development in general, about Digital Design and Digital Manufacturing, and related subjects?

We are keen to hear from you!

Please email Professor Ranky your questions, and he'll be pleased to respond as soon as he can.

Future Workshop Topics, Plans and Feedback

Do you have any suggestions for future workshop topics?

We are keen to hear from you! We'll try to accomodate all realistic ideas.

Please tell your teachers and friends about this web site. Thanks!

Please email Professor Ranky your ideas, and he'll be pleased to respond as soon as he can.

Acknowledgements & Sponsors

We would like to hereby thank NJIT and our Provost Dr. Priscilla Nelson for funding this research collaborative project between NJIT and LSC. We would also like to thank Dr. James Geller at NJIT, Ruben Rosario at LSC, and all the directors and staff of LSC for their enthusiastic support. Furthermore we would like to thank our sponsoring companies, including IBM, Dassault Systemes, Delmia, Fanuc, Lego, Robovillage, and others for their support. Special thanks are due to Richard G. Ranky and Gregory N. Ranky for volunteering their summer working on these projects, and my family for the additional financial support needed to accomplish our project goals.

References & Bibliography

The subject has a huge number of references in both the R&D as well as in the industrial domain. The list below illustrates mostly our research in the area. (If you are interested in more references, suggest to search NJIT's excellent digital library (http://library.njit.edu), as well as the web.

Ranky, P.G.: A 3D –web Collaborative Concurrent Automotive Engineering Method Based on Our ‘Distributed Digital Factory’ and ‘Digital Car’ Models, Society of Automotive Engineers World Congress, Detroit, March, 2003 (In the Proceedings; Paper No.: 2003-01-0668)

Ranky, P.G.: 3D Engineering Multimedia Cases. A Customizable 3D Web-enabled Library with Reusable Objects, ASEE (American Society of Engineering Educators) Mid-Atlantic Conference, Kean University, NJ, USA, April, 2003 (In the Proceedings)

Ranky, P.G.: A Biomedical Engineering Case with 3D Lower Back Interactive Virtual Anatomy Tours Inside and Outside the Human Body with Automated Post-test Student Assessment, ASEE (American Society of Engineering Educators) Mid-Atlantic Conference, Kean University, NJ, USA, April, 2003 (In the Proceedings)

Ranky, P.G., Subramanyam, M., Caudill, R.J., Limaye, K., and Alli, N.: A Dynamic Scheduling and Balancing Method and Software Tool for Lean and Reconfigurable Disassembly Lines, 2003 IEEE (USA) International Symposium on Electronics and the Environment & the IAER Electronics Recycling Summit, May 19-22, Boston, MA, USA (In the Proceedings)

Ranky, P.G., Morales, C., and Caudill, R.J.: Lean Disassembly Line Layout, Process and Network Simulation Models and Cases, Based on Real-world Data, 2003 IEEE (USA) International Symposium on Electronics and the Environment & the IAER Electronics Recycling Summit, May 19-22, Boston, MA, USA (In the Proceedings)

Ranky, P.G., and Nadler, S.F.: A New, Web-enabled Multimedia Approach with 3D Virtual Reality Internal and External Body Tours to Support Low Back Pain Diagnosis, The 4th Annual Faculty Best Practices Showcase in NJ, March 2003 at the Kean University, NJ (In the Proceedings)

Ranky, P.G. and Nadler, S.F.: A Novel Multimedia Approach to Low Back Pain Diagnosis with Internal and External 3D Interactive Body Tours, 29th Annual Northeast Bioengineering Conference, New Jersey Institute of Technology, University Heights, Newark, NJ, March, 2003 (in the Proceedings)

Ranky, P.G.: Rapid Prototyping Cases for Integrated Design and Manufacturing Engineering Education with 3D Internet Support, ASEE, American Society of Engineering Educators, US National Meeting, Design in Engineering Education Division, June 2003 in Nashville, USA (In the proceedings)

Ranky, P.G.: Interactive 3D Multimedia Cases for Manufacturing Engineering Education with Internet Support, ASEE, American Society of Engineering Educators, US National Meeting, Manufacturing Engineering Education Division, June 2003 in Nashville, USA (In the proceedings)

Ranky, P.G.: A Novel 3D Internet-based Multimedia Method for Teaching and Learning About Engineering Management Requirements Analysis, ASEE, American Society of Engineering Educators, US National Meeting, Engineering Management Education Division, June 2003 in Nashville, USA (In the proceedings)

Ranky, P.G.: Interactive 3D Multimedia Cases for Engineering Education with Internet Support, ASEE, American Society of Engineering Educators, US National Meeting, Computers in Education Division, June 2003 in Nashville, USA (In the proceedings)
Ranky, P.G.: A 3D Multimedia Approach to Biomedical Engineering: Low Back Analysis, ASEE, American Society of Engineering Educators, US National Meeting, Biomedical Engineering Division, June 2003 in Nashville, USA (In the proceedings)

Ranky, P.G.: An Interactive 3D Multimedia problem-based Library for Manufacturing Engineering Technology Education with Internet Support, ASEE, American Society of Engineering Educators, US National Meeting, Engineering technology Division, June 2003 in Nashville, USA (In the proceedings)

Ranky, P.G.: A New Approach for Teaching and Learning About Engineering Process Failure Risk Analysis with IE (Industrial Engineering) Case Studies, ASEE, American Society of Engineering Educators, US National Meeting, Industrial Engineering Division, June 2003 in Nashville, USA (In the proceedings)

Interactive 3D Multimedia CD-ROM/web/ eBook: Ranky, P.G.: A 3D Multimedia Case: Component Oriented Disassembly Failure Risk Analysis, An interactive multimedia publication with 3D objects, text and videos in a browser readable format on CD-ROM/ intranet by http://www.cimwareukandusa.com, CIMware USA, Inc. and CIMware Ltd., UK, ISBN 1-872631-47-9, 2001-2003. Multimedia design & programming by P G Ranky and M F Ranky. (Published 6 volumes of this main title with different risk analysis challenges explained).

Interactive 3D Multimedia CD-ROM/web/ eBook: Ranky, P.G.: A 3D Multimedia Case: Component Oriented Disassembly User Requirements Analysis, An interactive multimedia eBook publication with 3D objects, text and videos in a browser readable format on CD-ROM/ intranet by http://www.cimwareukandusa.com, CIMware USA, Inc. and CIMware Ltd., UK, ISBN 1-872631-50-9, 2001-2003-2005. Multimedia design & programming by P G Ranky and M F Ranky. (Published 7 volumes of this main title with different requirements analysis challenges explained).

Interactive 3D Multimedia CD-ROM/web/ eBook: Ranky, P.G.: Key R&D and eTransition Trends in US and International Collaborative Design & Manufacturing Enterprises: An interactive multimedia eBook publication with 3D objects, text and videos in a browser readable format on CD-ROM/ intranet by http://www.cimwareukandusa.com, CIMware USA, Inc. and CIMware Ltd., UK, ISBN 1-872631-65-7, 2003-2005. Multimedia design & programming by P G Ranky and M F Ranky

Interactive 3D Multimedia CD-ROM/web/ eBook: Nadler .S. F., Ranky, P.G and Ranky, M., 2002-2003: A 3D Multimedia Approach to the Diagnosis of Low Back Pain (Vol. 1 18 & 40 year old males), An Interactive 3D Multimedia Presentation on CD-ROM with off-line Internet support (650 Mbytes, approx. 150 interactive screens, 50 minutes of digital videos, 3D internal and external body tour, animation and 3DVR objects), by CIMware (IEE and IMechE Approved Professional Developer), ISBN 1-872-631-63-0, 2002-2006, Multimedia design & Programming by P G Ranky and M F Ranky.

Interactive 3D Multimedia CD-ROM/web/ eBook: Nadler .S. F., Ranky, P.G and Ranky, M., 2003: A 3D Multimedia Approach to the Diagnosis of Low Back Pain (Vol. 2. in preparation, to be published soon)

Interactive 3D Multimedia CD-ROM/web/ eBook: Roman, H.T. and Ranky, P.G.: A Case-based Introduction to Service Robotics; An interactive multimedia eBook publication with 3D objects, text and videos in a browser readable format on CD-ROM/ intranet by http://www.cimwareukandusa.com, CIMware USA, Inc. and CIMware Ltd., UK, ISBN 1-872631-48-7, 2003-2006. Multimedia design & programming by P G Ranky and M F Ranky.

Interactive 3D Multimedia CD-ROM/web/ eBook: Loose, D.C. and Ranky, P.G.: A Case-based Introduction to IBM’s Telematics Solutions; An interactive multimedia eBook publication with 3D objects, text and videos in a browser readable format on CD-ROM/ intranet by http://www.cimwareukandusa.com, CIMware USA, Inc. and CIMware Ltd., UK, ISBN 1-872631-73-8, 2003-2006. Multimedia design & programming by P G Ranky and M F Ranky

Interactive 3D Multimedia CD-ROM/web/ eBook: Ranky, P.G.: An Introduction to Digital Factory & Digital Telematic Car Modeling with R&D and Industrial Case Studies; An interactive multimedia eBook publication with 3D objects, text and videos in a browser readable format on CD-ROM/ intranet by http://www.cimwareukandusa.com, CIMware USA, Inc. and CIMware Ltd., UK, ISBN 1-872631-66-5, 2003-2005. Multimedia design & programming by P G Ranky and M F Ranky

Ranky, P G: Novel Automated Inspection Methods, Tools and Technologies: Assembly Automation, An International Journal, Vol. 23, No. 3, Emerald Publishing Ltd., England, pp. 252-257.

Ranky, P G: Advanced Machine Vision Systems and Application Examples: Sensor Review, An International Journal, Vol. 23, No. 3, 2003, Emerald Publishing Ltd., England, pp. 242-245.

Interactive 3D Multimedia CD-ROM/web/ eBook:: Ranky, P.G.: An Introduction to Alternative Energy Sources: Hybrid & Fuel Cell Vehicles; An interactive multimedia eBook publication with 3D objects, text and videos in a browser readable format on CD-ROM/ intranet by http://www.cimwareukandusa.com, CIMware USA, Inc. and CIMware Ltd., UK, ISBN 1-872631-97-5, 2003-2006. Multimedia design & programming by P G Ranky and M F Ranky.

Interactive 3D Multimedia CD-ROM/web/ eBook:: Ranky, P.G.: Customer Needs, Wants & Requirements Analysis: Automotive Exterior Rearview Mirror; An interactive multimedia eBook publication with 3D objects, text and videos in a browser readable format on CD-ROM/ intranet by http://www.cimwareukandusa.com, CIMware USA, Inc. and CIMware Ltd., UK, ISBN 1-872631-67-3, 2003-2006. Multimedia design & programming by P G Ranky and M F Ranky.

Project Management Institute (PMI): New Jersey Chapter: Ranky, Paul G.: An Integrated PM Approach, Including: Process Modeling, Requirements Analysis, Risk Analysis, Statistical Tools and 3D Multimedia, January, 2006.

Ranky, Paul G.: A Generic, Analytical Method to Assess Process-related Risk with Case Studies. The Project Management Institute (PMI) Risk SIG and the Institute for International Research (IIR): Annual US National Project Risk Symposium. May 22 – May 26, 2006 in Houston, TX.

Ranky, P.G., Ranky, G.N., Ranky, R. G.: An Integrated, Analytical Product, Process and Service System Design Innovation Method, Tools, and Examples, within a Statistical and 3D Interactive Multimedia Framework, The 2006 International Symposium on Flexible Automation (ISFA), Osaka, Japan, sponsored by NSF, National Science Foundation, (USA) by the Institute of Systems, Control and Information Engineering, The Dynamic Systems and Control Division of American Society of Mechanical Engineers. Participating Societies include: The Japan Society of Mechanical Engineers, The Japan Society for Precision Engineering, The Society of Instrument and Control Engineers of Japan, The Robotics Society of Japan, IEEE Robotics and Automation Society, July 10-12, 2006

Ranky, P.G., Ranky, G.N., Ranky, R. G.: Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) Methods and Solutions for Advanced Flexible Automation, and Global Supply Chain Operations in Digital Manufacturing Networks, The 2006 International Symposium on Flexible Automation (ISFA), Osaka, Japan, sponsored by NSF, National Science Foundation, (USA) by the Institute of Systems, Control and Information Engineering, The Dynamic Systems and Control Division of American Society of Mechanical Engineers. Participating Societies include: The Japan Society of Mechanical Engineers, The Japan Society for Precision Engineering, The Society of Instrument and Control Engineers of Japan, The Robotics Society of Japan, IEEE Robotics and Automation Society, July 10-12, 2006

Ranky, P.G., P.T. Rayson, Wong, C., Poon, P., Ranky, G.N.: An Interactive Multimedia Knowledge Management and Distribution Approach for Globally Networked, Collaborative Flexible Automation R&D Teams, The 2006 International Symposium on Flexible Automation (ISFA), Osaka, Japan, sponsored by NSF, National Science Foundation, (USA) by the Institute of Systems, Control and Information Engineering, The Dynamic Systems and Control Division of American Society of Mechanical Engineers. Participating Societies include: The Japan Society of Mechanical Engineers, The Japan Society for Precision Engineering, The Society of Instrument and Control Engineers of Japan, The Robotics Society of Japan, IEEE Robotics and Automation Society, July 10-12, 2006

Ranky, P.G.: Knowledge Management Challenges for Complex, Hi-technology Products, Processes, Manufacturing / Assembly Systems, and Services. Pre-conference Research Seminar at the 2006 International Symposium on Flexible Automation (ISFA), Osaka, Japan, sponsored by NSF, National Science Foundation, (USA) by the Institute of Systems, Control and Information Engineering, The Dynamic Systems and Control Division of American Society of Mechanical Engineers. Participating Societies include: The Japan Society of Mechanical Engineers, The Japan Society for Precision Engineering, The Society of Instrument and Control Engineers of Japan, The Robotics Society of Japan, IEEE Robotics and Automation Society, July 9, 2006

Ranky, P.G.: Eighteen ‘monozukuri-focused’ assembly line design and visual factory management principles, with Denso industrial examples, Assembly Automation, Feature Article, 27/1, (2007) p.12-16, Emerald Group Publising Ltd.
Ranky, P.G.: Some Tested Methods and Tools for Real-life Exposure in an Academic Setting for Millennial Generation Engineering Students, Spring 2007 ASEE (American Soc. of Engineering Educators) Mid-Atlantic Section Conference, April 13-17, NJIT, NJ, USA. In the Proceedings.

Ranky, P.G.: MagneMotion's linear synchronous motor (LSM) driven assembly automation and material handling system designs, Assembly Automation ISSN: 0144-5154 Feature Article, 2007 Volume: 27 Issue: 2, Page: 97 - 102.

Ranky, P.G.: Engineering Management-focused Radio Frequency Indentification (RFID) Model Solutions, Engineering Management Review, IEEE, 2007, Vol. 35, Issue 2, Page: 20-30

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