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KBE represents a merging of object-oriented
programming, artificial intelligence, and computer aided design. KBE systems aim to capture product and process information to
allow businesses to model engineering processes, and then use
the model to automate all or part of the process.
A product model represents the
engineering intent behind the product design, storing the how,
why, and what of a design. It is a computer representation of
the product design process and can contain information on both
the product and the processes that are used to create the part. A KBE product model can also use information outside its
environment, such as physics-based analysis, databases,
spreadsheets, legacy programs, and cost models.
Many CAD systems provide "design
automation" capabilities. These systems typically allow parts,
assemblies, and drawings to be parametrically varied. However,
capabilities for extensive changes to the product configuration
are often restricted, and the ability to embed rules is limited to simple logical statements.
KBE systems provide far more
power and flexibility in the development of design automation
systems. These systems are designed to allow complex
rules, heuristics, artificial intelligence, and agents to be
embedded in the system. In addition, some KBE systems
provide more direct control over geometry and topology as
well as more advanced geometry introspection capabilities. KBE
systems leverage reuse of corporate design knowledge to the
maximum extent possible, eliminating mundane tasks within the
complex process of transforming a product concept into production-ready
details.
The ultimate goal of a KBE system
should be to capture the best design practices and engineering
expertise into a corporate knowledge base.
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