Computers in engineering

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April 2003

Fewer prototypes

Mayflower Aerospace believes that the need to produce prototype components is becoming increasingly unnecessary. Since adopting the DELMIA Virtual Numerical Control (VNC) system from Delmia Corp., a Dassault Systemes company, Mayflower claims that all the components produced following its virtual prove-out will be usable. Following extensive tests on 100 different components over a six-month period, Mayflower is so confident that it has discontinued the practice of tape prove-outs and fresh-air test runs, thus saving its clients time and money.
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