DIGITAL MANUFACTURING

What does the term “Digital Manufacturing” refer to?

• It refers to the digitalization of various production techniques that are to be implemented in a product-based manufacturing firm.

• It relates to the revolutionary progress the invention of computers has brought into the picture of design of goods.

• It is a computerized approach to manufacturing, right from design to production and on to the servicing of the final products.

Which among the following can be called as the foundation pillars to the concept of Digital Manufacturing?

• Product Lifecycle Management

• Smart Factory

• Value Chain Management

Why has the need for the concept of Digital Manufacturing arised?

• To make use of the advanced technologies being invented in the field of mechanical engineering

• For improving operational effectiveness and fast-tracking product innovation

• For lowering cost of production and maintenance.

Which of the following manufacturing initiatives have led to the evolution of Digital Manufacturing?

• Design for Manufacturability (DFM)

• Computer Integrated Manufacturing (CIM)

• Flexible Manufacturing and Lean Manufacturing

What are the benefits of Digital Manufacturing?

• Each stakeholder gains quicker access to more accurate data.

• Heightens the quality of organizational decision-making.

• Decreases initial investment (or) capital required for setting up the organization.

The A&D giant “Boeing” developed its 777 and 787 airframes using all-virtual design. Is it a good example of Digital Manufacturing?

• Yes, because this cut its time to market by 50%

• No, because this increased its time to market by 50%

• Can’t say as this had no effect on it's time to market

Which of the following dimension of Digital manufacturing provides workers with real-time feedback data about the processes they are executing?

• Product Lifecycle Management

• Smart Factory

• Value chain Management

Value Chain Management focuses on minimizing resources and accessing value at each stakeholder function along the chain. This results in ?

• Optimal process integration

• Increased inventories

• Enhanced customer satisfaction

_______ starts with an engineering design definition and follows through sourcing, production and service life?

• Process Engineering

• Product Manufacturing

• Product Lifecycle management

What among the following are the analysis and preparatory steps in CNC machining through Digital manufacturing?

• Mold design

• DFM and part orientation

• Toolpath programming