Parts Catalog Solutions
Industry Problem
For large manufacturers, creating parts catalogs is a labor intensive, expensive undertaking. Due to long lead-times, the parts or information in the catalogs may be out of date by the time the catalog is published. On the other hand, continuous changes in CAD designs cause delays in catalog production schedules.
Anark Solution
Anark has developed an interactive 3D Parts Catalog Solution that allows customers to select parts and make purchases directly from web and PDF-based part ordering systems. By using Anark's sophisticated 3D CAD transformation capabilities, parts catalogs can be produced quickly and cost-effectively, and provide an interactive environment allowing for highly accurate purchase decisions by customers.
Custom interfaces for 3D parts
Anark Professional Services create fully interactive 3D parts catalog solutions using the Anark Media Platform:
- Fly-To Part Identification - Type in a part number then fly directly to the part on an interactive 3D model.
- Drill-Down Navigation - Replace traditional Table of Contents Navigation with a 3D model that allows users to select a sub-assembly, then view and explore the detailed parts.
- Replacement Part Identification and Part Up-Selling - Clearly guide customers toward their desired parts, then highlight and detail accompanying parts, assemblies, and services for effective up-sell opportunities.
Anark Core: Automated CAD simplification
Anark Core significantly reduces the time and cost associated with 3D CAD file simplification and preparation by recording all CAD transformation steps into "recipes" that can be automatically reapplied to CAD assemblies and models when design changes are submitted. Recording CAD model preparation and simplification tasks "captures the knowledge" and enables reapplication of these steps at any time, resulting in a predictable, efficient and error free business process.
- Accelerate Production Schedules: Repurpose CAD/CAM/DCC data directly into your Parts Catalogs, alleviating the need for extensive design time. Directly initiate parts catalog creation as soon as engineering design is complete, and avoid the substantial time lag of rebuilding product graphics for multimedia distribution.
- On-Demand, Automatic Graphic and Content Generation: Automatically create Lightweight 3D views from your CAD data for use in your Parts Catalogs.
Adobe LiveCycle and Anark Core
For a document-based Parts Catalog solution Anark employs Adobe LiveCycle in combination with the Anark Core Platform to leverage the power of interactive 3D in a PDF document.
- Create transformation recipes to simplify and prepare product design data. Convert complext CAD geometry into high-quality lightweight mesh models.
- Embed 3D models of each part or assembly within highly portable PDF documents
- Control document delivery and access--even after a document has been distributed
- Collect and record inquires or sales
- Reprocess transformation recipes to automatically update delivered catalogs when parts change
Production proven: Anark knowledge, technology, and delivery
Knowledge
Thorough understanding of customer problems and business objectives for 3D application deployment throughout the Enterprise.
Technology
Advanced 3D authoring, delivery, and data management tools and technology combined with "best of breed" industry standard products and solutions. Anark's parts catalog solutions provide a cost effective bridge between 3D CAD data and web-based, application-based, and Adobe Acrobat and Adobe LiveCycle solutions to provide extended 3D PDF features and capabilities including document distribution, tracking, and digital rights management.
Delivery
Unrivaled track record for delivering successful 3D visualization & PLM solutions for the industry's most demanding and innovative customers. As an official Adobe Solution Partner, Anark's professional consulting team has in-depth knowledge and experience with the design, development, and deployment of cost effective Adobe Acrobat and Adobe LiveCycle based applications and solutions.