The Evolution of Engineering Graphics: From Ancient Babylon to Modern CAD Systems
The history of technical drawing dates back to around 2000 BC, with a carved tablet from the Babylonian Empire showcased at the Louvre. The Renaissance period (1300-1500) saw the introduction of perspective drawing techniques, while the Industrial Revolution (1750-1850) brought parallel projection methods. The 1980s marked the development of 2-D CAD systems, leading to 3-D CAD advancements in the 1990s. Notably, the Boeing 777 was the first jetliner to be fully digitally designed, revolutionizing the aerospace industry. Concurrent engineering has emerged as a critical practice in the 21st century.
The Evolution of Engineering Graphics: From Ancient Babylon to Modern CAD Systems
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Technical Drawing History ~2000BC – a drawing carved on a tablet for a temple in Babylonian Empire ( from a collection of Louvre) Engineering Graphics
Perspective drawing technique was invented during the Renaissance period (1300-1500) Engineering Graphics
Parallel projection technique was invented during the Industrial Revolution period (1750-1850) Engineering Graphics
2-D CAD systems were developed in the 1980s Engineering Graphics
3-D CAD systems were developed in the 1990s Engineering Graphics The Boeing 777 is the first jetliner to be 100 percent digitally designed using three-dimensional computer graphics. Throughout the design process, the airplane was "pre-assembled" on the computer, eliminating the need for a costly, full-scale mock-up. Dodge Neon was designed using 3-D CAD system CATIA
Concurrent Engineering is the 21st century star Engineering Graphics
