DMU, Digital mock-up is one of the most powerful engineering tools currently available. Through using part information stored within Computer Aided Design packages, prototype builds can be simulated.

Stadco extensively uses Enovia DMU (a Dassault Systemes product) as the viewer to create the simulation. This is initiated through our SmarTeam integration.

The Stadco programme teams have access to projection facilities to allow life-size screening during design reviews. This ensures the core team can simultaneously view areas of concern. In addition Stadco uses secure remote computer conferencing to allow international multi-site project teams to collaborate whilst viewing the same packaging data.

Discussions are aided by using clash detection routines and dynamic sectioning options.

DMU technology is a powerful tool to detect problem areas long before any metal parts are formed. This reduces the number of prototypes required and maximises the benefit of using builds to trial assembly processes and not to trial designs.

Due to the integrated nature of the DMU within Stadco's SmarTeam PDM system, the design reviews are fully integrated into our BOM management and Change control procedures.