The algorithm is particularly useful for design, prototyping and low volume production runs where rapid fixture set-up and changeover is desired. The software could be marketed by vendors of modular fixtures and by CAD vendors as part of a manufacturing analysis module. This software was developed under funding by the National Science Foundation and the Department of Energy. A large end-user and a vendor of modular fixtures were also involved. A version of the algorithm is now running at Sandia National Laboratories.
Software development is required to achieve a stand-alone package.
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