Software identifies and solves design path bottlenecks.
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Modular KPP v2.02 lets users add dedicated modules that address motion planning of complex articulated bodies, computing serviceability task by 3D digital mannequin, and sequence planning. In one click, it is possible to update or test existing collision-free path with new moving part. Degrees of freedom in rotation and/or translation can be graphically locked or limited, and gauge provides real-time graphic information pertaining to current trajectory search.
Original Press Release:
KPP 2.02 Released on the 3rd of October*
KPP 2.02 implements a new software architecture of KineoWorks(TM) improving flexibility and modularity. It is now easier to add dedicated modules addressing specific needs such as:
KPP-Device that handles motion planning of complex articulated bodies
KPP-Human computing a serviceability task by a 3D digital mannequin
and KPP-Sequence which is highlighted further below
a direct compatibility with a major automotive and aerospace CAD format from UGS
the capability to graphically lock or limit the degrees of freedom in rotation and/or in translation as highlighted in the next section
in one click, it is possible to update or test an existing collision free path with a new moving part (i.e. after a design change of the component)
further improvement of the "unstick" feature renamed Extraction from collision - easier to use and more efficient when the moving part is colliding in the mounted position
an analyser to quickly identify bottlenecks along the path
a brand new gauge gives real time graphic information about the level of difficulty of the current trajectory search
...and once again a performance increase: up to 14 times faster vs KPP 2.01!
o Users having KPP 2.01 backgrounds may ask for a 2-hour upgrade web conf training course:
o Los usadores que est n familiares con KPP 2.01 pueden pedir una web conf de 2 horas para adaptarse a la nueva versin:
o Utilizzatori che sonno familiari con KPP 2.01 possono chiedere una web conf di 2 ore per adattarsi alla nuova versione:
o KPP2.01 Anwender knnen eine 2 Stunden Webconference anfordern, um die neue KPP Version kennen zu lernen:
o Les utilisateurs familiers avec KPP 2.01 peuvent demander une formation de mise niveau par web conf:
training@kineocam.com
HIGHLIGHTS
KPP-Sequence
KPP-Sequence is an add-on module that enhances Kineo Path Planner(TM) standard features with Sequence Planning capabilities.
It supports the maintenance methods by offering an automatic computation of assembly teardown order. KPP-Sequence can generate all the combinations (sequences) for dismounting either an entire assembly or a specific component part while respecting the dismounting order.
It will automatically search for the set of collision free trajectories corresponding to the user's requirements (i.e. the sequence that will minimize the number of dismounted parts).
Locking / Limiting the degrees of freedom
Question: Have you ever heard of the aquarium example? How to move it from the table to the shelves avoiding any loss of water?
Answer: simply by using the KPP2.02 sliders that limit the rotations on X-axis and Y-axis before running an automatic path search.
EVENTS
Kineo CAM at AKJ Automotive conference, September 27-30 2005, Mexico
Jean-Paul Laumond, Scientific Advisor, gave a speech on the best practises of path planning to this conference gathering eminent speakers from Honda, BMW, Opel, DaimlerChrysler, etc.
http://cem.itesm.mx/investigacion/akj/2005/
Kineo CAM at the annual meeting of MICADO, November 24 2005, Paris
Laurent Maniscalco, CEO, will take part in the debate: "which steps to build an advantageous Digital Factory?" http://af-micado.com/default.asp?file=pg4-11_fr
