Delphi Automotive Systems Adopts EAI Solutions
12 January 2000
Delphi Automotive Systems Adopts EAI Solutions
Leading Auto Supplier Implements VisProcess(R) for Simultaneous Engineering
AMES, Iowa, Jan. 12 --
Engineering Animation, Inc. , today announced that Delphi
Automotive Systems has adopted VisProcess, formerly known as
ERGOPlan(TM) and now part of EAI's Open Virtual Factory(TM), for use in
product and production planning in its European operations. VisProcess has
been implemented in Delphi's European technical centers and will be used in
manufacturing sites throughout Europe to reduce time-to-market for new
products.
VisProcess enables Delphi to simultaneously depict their comprehensive
digital models for production and process planning in a single, integrated
visual environment called the Integrated Process Database (IPD). The IPD
allows for simultaneous engineering by all team members, by making all data
stored universally accessible for viewing. The IPD holds the complete history
of project data for reference throughout production planning.
"A multitude of enterprise data can be stored in the IPD, such as
investments, wages, material costs and quality management data," said Achim
von der Muhlen, Delphi program manager in Wuppertal, Germany. "This is
beneficial for sales, because the expected costs are known, different variants
can be calculated and a comprehensive catalogue of detailed and documented
information is available."
In addition, team members, regardless of location, can utilize VisProcess'
link between product data and manufacturing data. Using digital
mockup/digital manufacturing capabilities, team members can see how product
design changes affect manufacturing processes, resource requirements and the
factory design. By moving the manufacturing process design further up into
product development, VisProcess makes Delphi more responsive to design
changes, which results in shorter overall product development time and reduced
development cost and time-to-market.
"Delphi's adoption of VisProcess reflects the growing trend in
manufacturing toward simultaneous engineering. VisProcess provides the
visualization to make this a reality," said Raimund Menges, EAI's vice
president and general manager of European operations. "Our solutions improve
the quality of data planning by creating a seamless flow of information into
one visual environment. Improved production and process planning leads to
shorter time-to-market and better quality products."
About Delphi Automotive Systems
Delphi Automotive Systems, with headquarters in Troy, Mich., USA, is a
world leader in automotive component and systems technology. Delphi's three
business sectors -- Dynamics & Propulsion; Safety, Thermal & Electrical
Architecture; and Electronics & Mobile Communication -- provide comprehensive
product solutions to complex customer needs. Delphi has approximately 201,000
employees and operates 168 wholly-owned manufacturing sites, 38 joint
ventures, 51 customer centers and sales offices, and 27 technical centers in
37 countries. Regional headquarters are located in Paris, Tokyo and Sao Paulo.
Delphi's integrated systems and modules are designed to help simplify vehicle
manufacturers' processes and meet the demands of today's high-tech vehicles.
About EAI
Engineering Animation, Inc. is the leader in Internet-enabled visual
process management, collaboration, analysis and communication solutions for
extended manufacturing enterprises. EAI's VisEPM(TM) solutions, which include
e-Vis.com(TM) ( http://www.e-vis.com ), Open Enterprise Visualization(TM) and
Open Virtual Factory, help manufacturing companies drive down costs while
improving business practices, efficiency, quality and time-to-market. The
Company maintains its corporate headquarters and technology center in Ames,
Iowa, and has offices worldwide.
For more information, visit EAI at http://www.eai.com or call
515-296-9908.