Virtual worlds as collaborative environments for design and manufacturing
1. Virtual worlds as collaborative environments for design and manufacturing From idea to product Scott C Chase Department of Design, Manufacture & Engineering Management University of Strathclyde Virtual Worlds 2008 • University of Stirling • 29 Oct 2008
Abstract The growth of internet based communication has facilitated the development of open source, collaborative methods of working, with growing exploration of virtual worlds as potential working environments. This paper describes their use for product design and manufacturing, with examples from the virtual world Second Life for idea generation, collaborative design, and virtual manufacturing. Keywords: Virtual worlds; Virtual manufacturing; Open source design; Collaborative design