A survey and evaluation of microbased computer aided design systems for design education and practice in Scotland primarily in the area of product design: their application, problems and potential solutions

The initial premise of the research centred around the relatively new adoption by the Product Design sector of Computer Aided Design technology. Problems were expected to occur in applying the hardware and understanding the terminology of the software by this sector which prides itself In its artisan skills. The aim of the work was to determine the extent of the adoption of Computer Aided Design and to clarify the problem areas. The research determined, by study of more experienced but similar Computer Aided Design users, that the expected problems Were not insurmountable and were being overcome by the constant improvements of computer hardware and software. However, the problems that were pinpointed actually involved the human issues encountered In working with a Computer Aided Design system and involved issues such as the management skills required, working conditions and understanding of the advantages and disadvantages of Computer Aided Design. The research focused on what had to be considered and what should be known about Computer Aided Design so that it could be effectively used in Product Design. The research was undertaken to establish general solutions to the introduction of Computer Aided Design into companies. These solutions are intended to provide a guide to potential and current users on how to improve the effectiveness of the use of Computer Aided Design systems in Product Design. The research has identified the themes and topics that should be covered in training staff on the use and potential of Computer Aided Design systems

Can regional community web portals become sustainable? : the Albany GateWAy : a case study

Asking the question can regional and community web portals become sustainable? demands a foray into many different disciplines. Sociology, education, business, strategic and knowledge management, organisational theory, relationship management and current technological trends and capabilities are some of the areas on which community projects, such us the development of communities on-line, are founded

The Development of a Best Practice Framework for the Implementation of Advanced Manufacturing Technologies within Low-Technology-Enabled Small & Medium Enterprises

In an increasingly challenging business climate, rapid developments in Advanced Manufacturing Technologies (AMTs) such as 3D Computer Aided Design (3D CAD), Computer Aided Manufacturing (CAM) and Computer Aided Engineering (CAE) create new opportunities for innovative firms to capture market share, and spearhead new directions and trends within their industrial sectors. This exploratory study examines the challenges faced by Low-Technology-Enabled Small & Medium Enterprises (LTESMEs), identifying the characterisations that contribute to poor innovation performance and explaining how these can become manifested as barriers and constraints to technology uptake. A best practice model is developed to enlighten and guide decision makers in the implementation of AMTs - uncovering the underlying principles of successful technology adoption / exploitation, and effective change management. Linkages, such as the Knowledge Transfer Partnerships (KTP) scheme, are shown to facilitate LTESME access to technology; transferring the pre-requisite knowledge and expertise whilst mitigating the associated risks. A case study, comprising action research by the author, documents the implementation of a 3D CAD/CAM/CAE system in a traditional SME boatbuilding firm via a three-year KTP project. Despite their inherent problems, SMEs are found to be ideally positioned to exploit AMTs, provided they select an appropriate linkage - allowing them to match their needs to specific technological capabilities. This investigation illuminates the subject area, providing a framework for further study, whilst contributing to the growth and sustainability of SMEs

Supporting ergonomics in concept design

Supporting ergonomics in concept desig

The Art of Movies

Movie is considered to be an important art form; films entertain, educate, enlighten and inspire audiences. Film is a term that encompasses motion pictures as individual projects, as well as — in metonymy — the field in general. The origin of the name comes from the fact that photographic film (also called filmstock) has historically been the primary medium for recording and displaying motion pictures. Many other terms exist — motion pictures (or just pictures or “picture”), the silver screen, photoplays, the cinema, picture shows, flicks — and commonly movies

Direction of the Play: Bocon

This project entailed the selection, background research and documentation, design, casting, direction, technical direction, workshop facilitation, tour management, and post-production analysis of the production of ¡Bocon!. Documentation includes research and analysis of the play, workshop artifacts, and an evaluation of the play as a production vehicle for the Theatre Arts Department of the Bridges Project at Central Washington University. The analysis also includes a discussion as to the process-based vision of this production

How companies embed non-quantifiable product qualities through their product development process

Many consumer products have reached a high level of technical product quality. Rapid adoption of new technologies and access to a global market means that markets are getting saturated. This means that technical differentiation is often not enough to sell a product and products compete more and more on intangible product qualities - these are meant to delight, bring pleasure, be easy to use and to create an experience. These qualities are often difficult to measure in the product using scientific descriptions and numerical measures. This research studies these Non-Quantifiable Product Qualities and the thesis presents research into how companies embed these Non-Quantifiable Product Qualities into their products in an attempt to satisfy their customers. The aim of this research was to gain insight into how large manufacturing companies embed product qualities that are difficult to quantify, by studying their product development process. This was done in two stages, firstly an exploratory study into five case organisations, secondly an in-depth study into three of the original five companies. Fifty interviews with designers, engineers and marketers formed the main source of data, supplemented with observations and document analysis. In the exploratory stage nine initial themes emerged out of data analysis, which then informed the data collection in the descriptive stage. The final output is seven confirmed themes, with 43 major findings and three conceptual models, that describe how companies embed Non-Quantifiable Product Qualities through their product development process. The research has found that the researched companies have some common strategies for embedding Non-Quantifiable Product Qualities. One example is that they will typically seek to translate an emotional response in the customer into measurable product qualities that will evoke such response. It is also common to seek out customer reaction to products during development to ensure successful embedding of Non-Quantifiable Product Qualities.EThOS - Electronic Theses Online ServiceGBUnited Kingdo

1990-1995 Brock Campus News

A compilation of the administration newspaper, Brock Campus News, for the years 1990 through 1995. It had previously been titled The Blue Badger

Proceedings of the WABER 2017 Conference

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