Collaborative product design assisted by extended reality (XR)
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Date
2024-10-10
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Λάμπρος, Αντώνιος-Παναγιώτης
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Computer Aided Design (CAD) and Computer Aided Manufacturing (CAM) can be considered
as the cornerstones of the lifecycle of a manufacturing asset. Since the above-mentioned
processes often involve multiple engineers, from different departments even from different
companies, it is crucial to ensure the flawless communication between the different
individuals as well as to make the design process more intuitive. In the era of digitalization
and Internet of Things, digital technologies such as Mixed Reality (MR) are utilized by
engineers in order to leverage the capabilities of existing computer aided tools (CAx).
Therefore, in this research work, the design and development of a Cloud-based and Mixed
Reality-based framework is presented. The purpose of the framework is to facilitate engineers
in the design of new products/components based on the advanced interface between the
engineers and the holograms. In order to tackle this issue, the development of an editable
point cloud is required, along with the development of basic tools for the design of 3D
geometries. The basic idea of the proposed framework is based on the visualization of 3D
models in an augmented reality environment. This capability combined with the use of CAD
software can provide the design team a more immersive design experience. The Augmented
Reality (AR) interface can enable engineers to visualize and manipulate virtual objects in a
real-world context. For the implementation of the AR technology in the design process of a
product, an application is developed. The application is also supported by a server for the
basic communication between the users. In this diploma thesis, it is investigated whether the
use of such an application can improve the design process. The AR technology, part of the
Industry 4.0, combined with the existing computer aided tools is a rapidly growing product
design solution and will keep engineers and developers busy in the coming years as it can
improve the cost and completion time of the design process, can contribute to collaborative
product design and minimize design errors.
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Industry 4.0, Collaborative design, Augmented reality, Cloud technologies