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United States Air Force Computer-Aided Acquisition & Logistics Support (CALS): CAD/CAM/CAE Current and Future Environment (1988 - 1998). Version 3.0
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Abstract:The diffusion and adoption of new technologies across national, sectoral, and
organizational boundaries has been a topic of considerable research. While the
exact transfer mechanism remains a matter of hypothesis, it seems clear that the
direction and speed of technology development and penetration is heavily impacted by
environmental influences - be they organizational, macroeconomic, or microeconomic.
This section of the report examines key aspects of the current and projected future
environment which could influence either the direction or pace of CAD/CAM/CAE
technology development or the adoption of these technologies by the U.S. Air Force.
Most of the discussion will center around issues relevant to the Air Force Logistics
Command (AFLC), except where noted.
Structued in six sections, the report compares and contrasts the aerospace industry
with the Air Force for perspective and balance. Sections 2.0 and 3.0 contrast the
respective current design and manufacturing environments. Section 4.0 examines
associated procurements, prototyping, and R&D programs that could have significant
impacts on the evolutionary path followed by both sectors. Sections 5.0 and 6.0
extrapolate into the future by examining future weapon system technologies and the
plans of industry and the Air Force to respond to th egrowing technological challenge.
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