Technical Paper
Use of CAE Technology in DENSO A/C Development
2001-03-05
2001-01-0033
In view of the shorter development period for new automobiles, we have developed a computer-aided engineering (CAE) system to aid in commensurately speedy development of automotive air conditioners. This system consists of three tools: one that calculates various design specifications instantaneously, one that enables designers to easily examine air-conditioner shape, and one that converts shape data into calculable model data to enable 3D (three-dimensional) processing. Effective use of these tools cuts air-conditioner development lead time to half that of the conventional process.