Shop technology and 3-D CAD: Using 3-D geometry to create interactive documents

摘要

In the January 2016 edition of this column, we discussed the concept of adding value to inventory for profit. The inventory in this case is 3-D geometry-the intellectual property that 3-D CAD software spits out. Consider a scenario in which our job shop is proficiently using 3-D CAD to convert customers' designs into manufactured goods. We have a limited role in product development. That job is left to our customers.