Module 6

Concurrent Engineering
Concurrent engineering (CE), also known as simultaneous engineering, is a method of designing and
developing products, in which the different stages run simultaneously, rather than consecutively. It
decreases product development time and also the time to market, leading to improved productivity
and reduced costs.

CE means that the design and development of the product, the associated manufacturing equipment
and processes, and the repair tools and processes are handled concurrently. The concurrent
engineering idea contrasts sharply with current industry sequential practices, where the product is
first designed and developed, the manufacturing approach is then established. And finally the
approach to repair is determined.

Why concurrent engineering?

 Increasing product variety and technical complexity that prolong the product development process
and make it more difficult to predict the impact of design decisions on the functionality and
performance of the final product.

 Increasing global competitive pressure that results from the emerging concept of reengineering.

 The need for rapid response to fast-changing consumer demand.

 The need for shorter product life cycle.

 Large organizations with several departments working on developing numerous products at the
same time.
 New and innovative technologies emerging at a very high rate, thus causing the new product to be
technological obsolete within a short period.

Difference between Sequential Engineering & Concurrent Engineering

Rapid prototyping (Layer Manufacturing Process)

Rapid prototyping is a group of techniques used to quickly fabricate a scale model of a physical
part or assembly using three-dimensional computer aided design (CAD) data. Construction of the
part or assembly is usually done using 3D printing or "additive layer manufacturing" technology.
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 Tools for Product Design
Drafting / Modelling Software
1. Solidworks
@SOLIDWORKS
SOLIDWORKS 3D CAD software is available in three editions to ensure product engineers have
the functionality needed to hasten the design process and be as productive as possible. All three
editions have 3D design capabilities, but SOLIDWORKS Professional and SOLIDWORKS
Premium are built for collaboration with powerful design and modeling features.
Key Features:
 SOLIDWORKS Standard – Powerful 3D design for rapidly creating parts, assemblies, and 2D
drawings
 SOLIDWORKS Professional – File management tools, advanced photorealistic rendering,
automated cost estimation, eDrawings Professional collaboration capabilities, automated design
and drawing checking, and more
 SOLIDWORKS Premium – Comprehensive 3D design solution with powerful simulation and
design validation in addition to ECAD/MCAD collaboration, reverse engineering, and advanced
wire and pipe routing functionality

2. AutoCAD
@autodesk
Autodesk offers some of the most popular 3D design, engineering, and entertainment software
and services available today. Their AutoCAD software is a powerful 3D CAD tool that enables
product engineers to design every detail and work with TrustedDWG technology, collaborate
across desktop, cloud, and mobile, and access the AutoCAD mobile app for working on the go.
Key Features:
 Innovative 3D design for creating and communicating almost any design with 3D modeling and
visualization tools
 Customize AutoCAD to increase productivity and enforce CAD standards
 Share and use data from PDF and DGN files, Navisworks, Bing Maps, and the AutoCAD mobile
app
 PDF import enhancements, external file references, object selection, text to Mtext
enhancements, and more

3. Creo Parametric 3D Modeling Software

@PTC
PTC brings technology solutions and leadership to the Internet of Things, and their 3D CAD tool
is ideal for innovative product development. Creo Parametric 3D is a product engineering
software tool that improves quality and speeds time-to-market because it enables users to
efficiently build 3D virtual prototypes of products and automates the product development
process.
Key Features:
 Unique blend of parametric and direct modeling with product design apps that are interoperable
 Seamless integration of technology for greater productivity and innovation
 Easily capture design intent and build models that change as you change the parameters of their
features
 Freely create and interact with 3D CAD geometry to quickly see the results of your engineering
decisions
 Intuitive, flexible editing environment that is suited to beginners through experts

4. ANSYS

ANSYS offers a comprehensive software suite that spans the entire range of physics, providing
access to virtually any field of engineering simulation that a design process requires. Organizations
around the world trust ANSYS to deliver the best value for their engineering simulation software
investment. It also allows modelling.
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Disclosure Preparation
An Invention Disclosure Form is basically for the documentation of the invention. This is a means to
document particulars of your invention and submitting it to the patent attorney who is filing your
patent application. This is the primary step in disclosing an invention.

It arranges the inventor's thoughts about the invention. It has to be filled in a way so that your
invention is clear to the person who is unfamiliar with it. A well-written invention disclosure form
enables a company to avoid non-patentable inventions.

Patent preparation from the invention disclosure form will expedite the process of preparation of
patent draft by the patent attorney.

Patent prosecution process becomes even more productive if there is a good and productive
relationship between the inventor and the patent attorney. The inventor being the expert need to
cooperate with the patent attorney.

Points to remember while filling an Invention Disclosure Form:

An invention disclosure form does no "magic". It apparently collocates the views of the inventor
pertaining to his invention. It has to be filled with utmost diligence taking care of below-mentioned
points:

1. The title should be sufficiently indicative of the subject of the invention and should reveal the
specific features of the invention. It need not divulge the details of the invention and
preferably not exceed fifteen words.
2. Field of the invention and use of invention description should preferably begin with a general
statement to indicate the subject matter to which the invention relates briefly. After that, the
benefits of the invention can be included to clearly point out the areas of application and
probable use of the invention. The applicant can also establish the industrial applicability of
the invention if any.
3. Prior art and problem to be solved part should indicate the present status of the technology
with respect to the current developments and pending patent applications. If the invention
relates to an improvement on an existing product, the description should completely and
specifically describe the invention, and precisely distinguish it from closest prior art, known to
the applicant.
4. The objects / objectives of the invention part are to clearly bring out the necessity of the
invention. It should distinctly mention the technical problems of current technology and the
solution. It should decipher the distinction between the claimed invention and the prior art.
The solution expected by the invention should be precisely the one which is used as the
object(s) of the invention.
5. Most invention disclosure forms also include a summary of the invention before giving the
particulars of the invention and the mode of performing it. The statement should clearly set
forth the characteristic pioneering features of the invention for which protection is sought.
This part reveals different features of the invention.
6. Detailed Description of the Invention
  It is required to be furnished in adequate detail to give a complete picture of the invention
and follows the invention in brief. The nature of modifications effected should be
appropriately mentioned.
 The particulars of the invention should be adequate for a person skilled in the art to carry
out the invention. It may consist of examples or drawings or both for correctly deduce the
nature of the invention.
 Reference to the drawings should be appropriate.
 Terms in other languages, used in the description, if any, must be accompanied by their
English alternatives.
7. If required drawings and/or sketches must be attached neatly on separate sheets. These must
show the inventions clearly without any descriptive matter.
8. The inventor is also required to provide a set of keywords, which could be of help to Patent
Attorney. These aid in finding the precise classification to the patent. This also tests the
patentability of the invention.
9. Claims outline the rights, if and when a patent is granted for an invention. These mention the
reach of the invention with brevity and exactness so that others may not trespass. Each claim
is evaluated separately, therefore, it is important to make claims on all facets of the invention.
10. References include the links related to the literature and patent search. Links or references
which are of similar nature as the invention must also be mentioned in the Invention
Disclosure Form.
11. Most invention disclosure forms also require Disclosure Information. It means the inventor
has to mention the names and dates when the first disclosure about the invention happened.
It is also advised to mention the mode of the disclosure; e.g. orally or through a presentation,
publication or a report. In most of the countries prohibit the grant of a patent in the event of
any previous publication describing the invention. In such cases, the publication or public
description about the invention before the patent application result in the loss of most foreign
rights.

If the inventor who is accomplished in that particular art provides the patent attorney with essential
cooperation by providing the essential details pertaining to the invention in the Invention declaration
form, it further proves to be a key support to the patent counsel. Patent counsel/agent will file the
patent application based on the invention disclosure form. It is the responsibility of the patent
counsel/agent to prepare a complete disclosure of the invention. As a result of which the patent
attorney will develop the wide-ranging claims possible without becoming an inventor.