Utilizing parametric modeling design software in the motor manufacturing industry

In today's global economy, every advantage must be utilized to remain competitive. Reduced product development times have become a critical component in the matrix of bringing quality consumer goods to market. This paper suggests the implementation of 3 dimensional mechanical computer aided design (MCAD) software (specifically parametric packages) as well as other technologies that are shaping the way we will do business in the new millennium. In addition to MCAD tools, collaborative design environments (not based on geographical constraints) are rapidly becoming the standard corporate model. Namely, collaborative Internet environments. It should be obvious that the Internet is merely in its infancy stage at this point and is poised to weave itself into every corner of the business sector (and much of our personal lives as well). An additional focus of this paper is to provide background information on several new technologies that should be considered for use in virtually all design and manufacturing facilities.