Fictiv Launches Auto-Generated 2D Drawings

Fictiv has unveiled a feature that enables engineers to create and edit 2D drawings from 3D models in seconds.

In addition to designing parts in CAD, engineers often must also communicate manufacturing requirements with a 2D drawing. By digitizing and automating this traditionally manual element of the documentation process, Fictiv enables its customers to communicate critical requirements with ease.

“Product manufacturing companies are in the middle of a fast-moving transition to digital workflows that save time and money while helping to avoid disruption,” says Todd Taylor, Fictiv VP of Application Engineering. “With auto-generated 2D drawings, Fictiv’s platform helps to reduce the hassle and friction of a critical step in the specification and communication process—empowering teams to accelerate development without sacrificing quality.”

Available through the Fictiv platform, the new tool allows customers to automatically generate 2D drawings that can be viewed and edited simply by uploading a 3D model. The result is a clear, standardized and easily understood drawing produced in just seconds, the company says.

Each Fictiv 2D drawing includes one (1) isometric view, three (3) profile views (top, front, and right), and any additional profile views needed to show features not already highlighted. Once created, drawings can easily be edited and annotated to strike out old requirements, highlight critical to quality (CTQ) features that require inspection, and more. All drawings with annotations are reviewed by Fictiv manufacturing experts to ensure requirements are met.

To learn more about the new auto-generated 2D drawing feature and see how it works, click here.

Sources: Press materials received from the company and additional information gleaned from the company’s website.