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News Release from: Delmia | Subject: Delmia V5 Human and V5 DPM Assembly
Edited by the Engineeringtalk Editorial
Team on 25 November 2005
Software simulates Indian consumers
Whirlpool India has successfully implemented Delmia V5 Human and V5 DPM Assembly as part of its customer-centric strategy for the Indian market.
Whirlpool India has successfully implemented Delmia V5 Human and V5 DPM Assembly as part of its customer-centric strategy for the Indian market Prior to the launch of a new-model washing machine, Whitemagic, Whirlpool wanted to design and develop a new line of fully automated washing machines to meet the needs of the Indian market
This article was originally published on Engineeringtalk on 8 Feb 2001 at 8.00am (UK)
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Ergonomic specialists from Delmia India, along with Whirlpool design engineers, conducted a detailed ergonomic analysis using Delmia V5 Human software.
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"The consumer goods market in India has become highly competitive", says B Venkatesan, Sr Manager, Regional Testing centre, Whirlpool India.
"In response, we've implemented a customer-centric strategy that focuses on making sure our products are appropriate for the Indian consumer".
"Using Delmia simulation software, our research and development team can perform accurate digital ergonomic analyses early in the product lifecycle and allow us to manufacture a product that best suits the needs of our customer".
Continuing on the success, a maintainability study was conducted on the washing machine using Delmia V5 DPM Assembly solutions.
DPM Assembly enabled Whirlpool to analyse the optimum assembly and disassembly process that should be followed when servicing the new washing machine.
The assembly analysis data was captured, stored, and rescued downstream to create maintenance documentation as part of the service manuals.
Whirlpool distributed these digital 3D service manuals prior to the launch, taking concurrent engineering to a different paradigm.
"Our work with Whirlpool India is a great demonstration of the impact of PLM in the consumer goods market", says Bertrand Saint-Martin, Vice President Asia Pacific Operations, Delmia.
"In a segment where time to market is critical, conducting digital assembly validation, serviceability and end user ergonomic simulation much earlier in the product life cycle leads to enormous time and cost savings".
"Through these two projects, we have clearly seen the advantages of using Delmia's PLM Solutions for Manufacturing", added S Ramamurthi, General Manager of Whirlpool India's Regional Testing Centre.
"Delmia and their Indian team have enabled us to fulfill our customer-centred approach".
"We look forward to continuing our relationship with the Delmia team and take concurrent engineering further for the benefits of our customers".
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