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Interactive Collaborative Environments (ICE) in the design to manufacturing process
Interactive Collaborative Environments (ICE) technologies allow teames at separate locations to work concurrently on joint problem solving. Examples of ICE use include engineers simultaneously viewing and manipulating the same CAD application to discuss design/production changes and trade-offs. This concept was demonstrated in March of 1992 between AT&T, Shreveport Works and Holmdel. In May 1992, Sandia National Laboratories demonstrated a platform independent version of application sharing code using the workstations and application software available at AT&T, Shreveport Works. AT&T and Sandia are currently negotiating future work agreements. In addition, Sandia has provided demonstrations and created pilot project links for internal Sandia use, and for communication with other facilities, e.g. Los Alamos National Laboratories and Sandia, California location. ICE can also be used to link up suppliers and customers, even in different companies. Anywhere team members are separated geographically, or even between building and facilities at a particular site, ICE can improve remote problem solving, cutting down on delays and miscommunication flascoes.