What's Behind Digital Prototyping

摘要

For many years, the new product life-cycle worked in pretty much the same way. Engineers used design software to create schematics for new products. Product engineers created prototypes based on the initial designs, and tested those prototypes according to design requirements and simulated use. Often the initial designs failed one or more requirements, requiring a trip back to the design engineer for modifications. More prototypes would ensue, along with additional testing and analysis, until the design met its requirements. It would then be moved to manufacturing for high-volume production.