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M. Meizoso, E. Martinez-Abarca & L. Garcia

Abstract

Updating of shipbuilding CAD/CAM systems M. Meizoso, E. Martinez-Abarca & L. Garcia Marine Division of SENER, Ingenieria y Sistemas, S.A. Madrid, Spain ABSTRACT With the rapid changes that are taking place in the field of Information Technology, IT, it has become necessary for any industry and, in particular, for the shipbuilding industry, to renew periodically its computer systems to be able to remain competitive. The object of this article is to lay out in general terms the method of renewing CAD/CAM systems, with emphasis on the special conditions that Russia is at this moment living. This study, based on SENER's experience, considers the original HW and SW used in Russia. The human, technical and economic aspects are analyzed and a recommendation is given on how to optimize the update of the mentioned CAD/CAM systems, taking into account the actual situation and making previsions for the short and medium term. 0. INTRODUCTION Now, that many shipyards of the former So

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