articles
EAPSTRA - EurAsian Network for Product Lifecycle Support & Training
By Müller, D.
IMW - Institutsmitteilung Nr. 28 (2003)
Summary:
EAPSTRA, the forthcoming Eurasian project and network aims to demonstrate the benefits associated with advanced technologies and intelligent manufacturing for Product Lifecycle Support such as Artificial Intelligence Tools, Multimedia, Computer Based Training, Product Lifecycle Management and related progressive design methodologies. Thereby increasing the awareness amongst Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) and research institutions in Asia (Thailand, Malaysia in particular) of advanced met
Intelligent Product Manuals
By Pham, D.T., Dimov, S.S. and Peat, B.J.
Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, Part B, Journal of Engineering Manufacture, Vol. 214, No. B5, pp. 411-419. (2000)
Summary:
Intelligent Product Manuals are designed to allow product users to utilize a product as easily, effectively, and with as little additional care as possible while minimizing support costs for manufacturers and suppliers. It is shown first how Intelligent Product Manuals address these objectives by utilizing electronic, multimedia, and Knowledge-based technologies to provide active assistance to the user of the product during tasks such as installation, operation, and maintenance.
