Anwendung von Rapid-Prototyping-Technologien bei Entwicklung und Produktionsanlauf einer hochwertigen Digitalkamera für Profi-Fotografie

Abstract

The development periods in the area of digital photography are considerably shorter than in conventional photography. In particular in the area of professional photography, manufacturers of high-end cameras are obliged to keep abreast of the state of the art in order to sell cameras successfully. As a result, the “sales windows”, i.e. the time during which the respective technical solution remains as a product on the market, are becoming increasingly shorter. A mere 6 months were available from the project kick-off until presentation of the eyelike eMotion at the Photokina 2004. This incredible pressure in terms of time and the entirely new development content – our first high-end digital rear component for PC-independent mobile applications – meant that it was necessary to select a manufacturing process guaranteeing the swift availability of sample components while offering the possibility to incorporate any requisite changes at short notice and combined with as little cost as possible.