Knowledge Intensive CAD: Volume 1

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Computer aided design (CAD) technology plays a key role in advanced manufacturing environment. This work extends the concept of intelligent CAD to knowledge intensive CAD. The concept advocates that intensive life-cycle knowledge regarding products and design processes must be incorporated into the centre of the CAD architecture. Knowledge intensive CAD focuses on the systematization and sharing of knowledge across the life-cycle stages and organizational boundaries.