Fumihiko Kimura

Geometric Modelling: Theoretical and Computational Basis Towards Advanced Cad Applications. Ifip Tc5/wg5.2 Sixth International Workshop on Geometric Modelling December 7-9, 1998, Tokyo, Japan - Ifip Advances in Information and Communication Technology Fumihiko Kimura

Marc Notes: Includes bibliographical references; Conf. papers, 1998. Table of Contents: Preface. International Program Committee. Invited Papers. Degeneracy and Instability in Geometric Computation; K. Sugihara. Industry Application of Geometric Modeling Technology - Major Future Issues and Some Challenges; A. Ohtaka. Keynote Papers. Medial Axis Transform (MAT) of General 2D Shapes and 3D Polyhedra for Engineering Applications; Y.-C. Chang, et al. Designing with Parametric CAD: Classification and Comparison of Construction Techniques; J. J. Shah. Semantic and Multiple-view Feature Modelling: Towards More Meaningful Product Modelling; W. F. Bronsvoort, et al. C-Space Approach to Tool-Path Generation for Sculptured Surface Machining; B. K. Choi. User Interfaces for Geometric Modeling; M. Shpitalni, H. Lipson. Required Features of CAD System as a Real Design Tool; Kunwoo Lee. Geometric Modelling: Lessons Learned from the STEP' Standard; M. J. Pratt. Feature and New Approaches in Geometric Modelling. Feature Management with Multiple Views Based on Convexity Properties of Shape Region; H. Kojima, M. Higashi. Evolution of Interaction in Physically-Based Modelling; M. Bordegoni, et al. Constraint Representation and Reduction based on Lie Algebra in Assembly Model; H. Tokunaga, et al. Solid Modelling. Robust Boolean Set Operation by Symbol Processing of Topology; M. Higashi, et al. Solid Modeling Using Boundary Integral Equations; Y. Ochiai. Density Spatial Model for Computer Aided Industrial Design; K. Sakita, M. Igoshi. Free-Form Surface Modelling. Streamline Modeling: Designing Free-Form Surfaces by Blending Tangent Vectors; K. T. Miura, et al. The Bernstein-Bezier Surface on the Simplex; Z. Liang, et al. An Automatic Offsetting Method of Composite Surfaces; H. Kawabata, J. Ishida. Fillet Operations with Recursive Subdivision Surfaces; Z. Xu, K. Kondo Intersection Calculation. Surface-Surface Intersection with Critical Point Detection Based on Bezier Normal Vector Surfaces; Y. Yamaguchi, et al. A Sweep Line Algorithm for Polygonal Chain Intersection and its Applications; S. C. Park, et al. Mesh Modelling and Reverse Engineering. Subdivision-based Mesh Refinement for Rapid Prototyping; H. Suzuki, et al. Reverse Engineering of 3D Models based on Image Processing and 3D Scanning Techniques; A. Manor, A. Fischer. Method to Generate Freeform Surfaces from Idea-Sketch and Three Dimensional Data; T. Kuragano, et al. Publisher Marketing: This book focuses on the interaction between the theoretical foundation of geometric modelling and practical applications in CAD and related areas. Geometric Modelling: Theoretical and Computational Basis towards Advanced CAD Applications starts with two position papers, discussing basic computational theory and practical system solutions. The seven review papers give a systematic overview of the current situation and deep insight for future research and development directions towards the reality of shape representation and processing. They discuss various aspects of important issues, such as geometric computation for space search and shape generation, parametric modelling, feature modelling, user interface for geometric modelling, geometric modelling for the next generation CAD, and geometric/shape standard.

Contributor Bio:  Kimura, Fumihiko Professor Kimura was a research associate at the Electrotechnical Laboratory of the Japanese Ministry of International Trade and Industry between 1974 an 1979 when he moved to the University of Tokyo as an associate professor. He has been a full Professor there since the late 1980s. Professor Kimura is one of the pioneers in the field of solid modelling and CAD/CAM research. He has worked in solid modelling, free-form surface modelling and product modelling. Today his primary research area is Digital Engineering and Inverse Manufacturing (Environmentally Benign Manufacturing). His research interests now include the basic theory of CAD/CAM, concurrent engineering, engineering simulation, virtual manufacturing, total product life cycle modelling and management, reuse-oriented product/system design, and preventive maintenance. He is involved in the product model data exchange standardization activities of ISO/Tn84/SC4, and is a national representative of ISO/Tn84 and IFIP TC5, a member of IFIP WG5.2 and 5.3, and an active member of CIRP. He is chairman of the evaluation committee of the IMS Program under METI, the technical committee of the Inverse Manufacturing Forum, MSTC, and other governmental and public committees. Professor Kimura has previously edited/written the following titles: Computer-Aided Tolerancing (0-412-72740-4), Geometric Modelling (0-7923-7538-6) and Rapid Product Development (0-412-81160-X).