Engineering Animation: A Corporate Case Study

Authors

  • William A. Ross Purdue University
  • Nathan Hartman Purdue University

Abstract

The use of engineering and architectural CAD models in 3D animation an simulation is rapidly becoming a widespread activity in American business and industry.  Paralleling this, the ease of interchanging digital and video formats allows engineers and architects the opportunity to merge proposed 3D digital designs directly with existing conditions captured on video.  Commercial application of this process impacts areas ranging from preliminary design and analysis through marketing and training.  The primary objective of this article is to provide a first-hand account of a corporate project in which 3D engineering models and construction data were used as a basis for producing an engineering marketing animation for the Caterpillar Corporation.  The secondary objective of this paper is to describe the role of graphics students involved in this project.  The article includes an overview of how CAD models furnished by Caterpillar were used in the production process.

Issue

Vol. 61 No. 3 (1997): Autumn

Section

Engineering Design Graphics Journal (archives)
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