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BDO & NOKIA :
Understanding Digital Design in Manufacturing
Maurice Liddell ( BDO Digital ) and Dave Nowoswait ( Nokia ), discuss the concept of digital design and its best use in the manufacturing industry
WRITTEN BY : GEORGIA WILSON
Maurice Liddell , Principal and Senior Client Executive , BDO Digital
Dave Nowoswiat , Enterprise Marketing Manager at Nokia
Typically used in the research and development ( R & D ) modelling phase , “ a digital design is the multidimensional graphical representation of a product , user interface ( UI ) or user experience ( UX ) in software where it can be virtually tested using industry standard graphical tools for function , usability and visual clarity and attractiveness before going into production ,” explains Dave Nowoswiat , Enterprise Marketing Manager at Nokia .
Using such algorithms and modelling to aid in the design , validation and testing of products , Maurice Liddell , Principal and Senior Client Executive , BDO Digital adds that by “ applying algorithms and modelling to manufacturing , manufacturers can analyse processes , optimise planning and manufacture components .”
Whilst this concept may seem new , Liddell questions as to whether it really is ? “ There have been concepts around for many years , starting with the basic CAD capabilities and being able to do 2D drawings , then moving on to the 3D drawings and modelling ; transitioning from a wireframe to solid modelling .” manufacturingglobal . com 47