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Interactive Collaborative Environments (ICE) in the design to manufacturing process

Conference ·
OSTI ID:10162042
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  1. Sandia National Labs., Albuquerque, NM (United States)
  2. AT and T, Shreveport, LA (United States)
  3. Los Alamos National Lab., NM (United States)

Interactive Collaborative Environments (ICE) technologies allow teames at separate locations to work concurrently on joint problem solving. Examples of ICE use include engineers simultaneously viewing and manipulating the same CAD application to discuss design/production changes and trade-offs. This concept was demonstrated in March of 1992 between AT&T, Shreveport Works and Holmdel. In May 1992, Sandia National Laboratories demonstrated a platform independent version of application sharing code using the workstations and application software available at AT&T, Shreveport Works. AT&T and Sandia are currently negotiating future work agreements. In addition, Sandia has provided demonstrations and created pilot project links for internal Sandia use, and for communication with other facilities, e.g. Los Alamos National Laboratories and Sandia, California location. ICE can also be used to link up suppliers and customers, even in different companies. Anywhere team members are separated geographically, or even between building and facilities at a particular site, ICE can improve remote problem solving, cutting down on delays and miscommunication flascoes.

Research Organization:
Sandia National Labs., Albuquerque, NM (United States)
Sponsoring Organization:
USDOE, Washington, DC (United States)
DOE Contract Number:
AC04-76DP00789
OSTI ID:
10162042
Report Number(s):
SAND--93-1278C; CONF-9305170--3; ON: DE93014994
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English