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8. Making it happen: CAD Engineering Action Plan
Right OK, it's time to do something! During this section we've seen how 3D CAD and its
derived technologies have the potential to make step-change improvements in the way small
manufacturers develop and manufacture products. We've examined the difference they can
make to engineers like YOU in your business. The commercial and technical benefits have
been explained, as has justifying the investment. Alongside this we've looked at CAD pack-
age evaluation, selection and implementation. Much-hyped 3D Printing has been rationally
reviewed too. So how can we bring it all together in a neat summary, designed for imple-
mentation and delivering results? Well, the list below provides an action plan to make it
happen. Refer back to the relevent sections and feel free to further research the parts most
relevent to you. But importantly….
Do Something! Don't procrastinate
, instead get up and
and start planning. Get others involved and get started. Now is the time to make it happen…
Key stages include:
1. Learn the Facts! - Clearly understand how 3D CAD is making a big difference to
small manufacturing businesses just like yours
2. Understand the corporate, design and analysis benefits of 3D CAD
3. Comprehend the manufacturing, marketing and after-sales advantages
4. Senior management backing and alignment to business objectives
5. Key drivers for adopting 3D CAD and overcoming common barriers
6. Tailoring the Justification to Your Business: Quantify wherever Possible
7. CAD Software Evaluation and Selection
8. 3D CAD Implementation - Stage 1
9. 3D CAD Implementation - Stage 2
10. 3D Printing (Additive Manufacturing)
1. Learn the Facts! - Clearly understand how 3D CAD is making a big difference to
small manufacturing businesses just like yours
