Creating a high quality CAD model is not only one of the most time-consuming and costly parts of the new product development process, it is also one of the most critical. Companies rely on these models to create the products that are the lifeblood of their business. Given the complexity of modern design, as well as the many powerful technologies used in this process and the pressures of getting new products to market, it is not surprising that errors occur regularly in new models. Then, each time the same model is handled by another user – particularly when they are operating through a global supply chain, with different corporate processes and practices – the likelihood of poor product data quality increases.

Q-Checker has been designed to enhance this process by ensuring the successful completion of each phase of CAD model development, before that model becomes available for other applications or departments. Users can configure the solution so that it must achieve pre-set standards at each stage, with crucial fixes being completed before it can be passed to the next process step. In other words, Q-Checker will not allow models to be released to a new level until they meet corporate standards and “pass” the requirements at each decision gate. This ensures that each model fulfils the quality requirements for downstream applications, such as virtual reality (VR), digital mock-up (DMU), finite element analysis (FEA), visualization and numerical control (NC).

Q-Checker can be integrated by automatic batch mode into important process steps. In addition to routine checks by designers, the data exchanged between OEMs and suppliers is monitored. In connection with release procedures in PDM, a review of the models is also worthwhile. Q-PLM provides – as an extension of the Q-Checker solution – standard components that facilitate a rapid and stable integration into the PLM environment.

Products Available:

Q-PLM SmarTeam
Q-PLM Standard for PDM
Q-PLM Stabdard for DX

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