In digital manufacturing, the function of communicating step by step procedures on how to manufacture products is accomplished by work instructions software, commonly referred to as Electronic Work Instructions, or EWI. As engineering and manufacturing processes have evolved, many disciplines have become involved in the product and production lifecycle process, from initial design, to assembly, to delivery of the product to the customer.
With Siemens Teamcenter Easy Plan, EWI is a function of a holistic digital manufacturing platform. Product and manufacturing data and processes are connected through a digital thread of information as part of a Digital Twin. This ensures a single source of product knowledge, eliminating the data silo issues mentioned above. For example, industrial and manufacturing engineers have access to the product BOM and related graphical data that can be pulled in when authoring work instructions. Work instructions are inherently linked to the design process, where changes are immediately populated and highlighted in the work instructions displayed on technician screens on the shop floor.
Watch this video to learn more about electronic work instructions authoring capabilities using Teamcenter Easy Plan