マルチメディアおよびバーチャルリアリティ技術を用いた設計・製造知識獲得のためのe-Learningシステムの開発(<小特集>e-Learning)  [in Japanese] Development of e-Learning System for Knowledge Transfer and Creation of Design and Manufacturing Skills Using Multimedia and Virtual Reality Technology(<Special Issue>e-Learning)  [in Japanese]

The environment where Japanese industry has been paid with respect is changing tremendously due to the globalization of economics, where Asian countries are undergoing economical and technical development as well as advancing in information technology. For example, in the design of custom casting product, a designer who is lack of casting knowledge may not be able to produce a good design. In order to obtain a good design and manufacturing, it is necessary to equip the designer and manufacturer with a support system related to casting process or so called, knowledge transfer and creation system. This paper proposes a new e-Learning system for manufacturing technology; where machine design, which requires added values such as advanced technology, high quality, short delivery time, is taken as an example and both its explicit and tacit knowledge are cooperated by using synchronized multimedia and immersive virtual environment.