Digital Mockup (DMU) is a key component of PLM. It is the process of building and using a computer–based digital 3D representation of a product – a mockup – to conduct tests that will predict product function and performance in the real world. While DMU has been around for many years, many organisations are still using DMU in a sub–optimal way. The Dassault Systèmes V5 product portfolio provides a unique environment that seamlessly integrates design, DMU and data management for unparalleled power and flexibility across the product innovation process. This white paper outlines the business value and essential role that this integrated environment plays in supporting robust virtual product development business processes that increase product iterations, improve product quality and shorten cycle time.
