The text was refined to emphasize the advantages of VR over traditional methods, highlighting improvements in interference detection, internal topology tracking, and accessibility in the design validation process.
Virtual reality and [[artificial intelligence]] are used by automotive firms like [[Porsche]] and [[BMW]] to optimize their production chains.<ref name=":15">{{Cite web |title=Industry 4.0 and the Automotive Industry |url=https://www.assemblymag.com/articles/96568-industry-40-and-the-automotive-industry |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211103081356/https://www.assemblymag.com/articles/96568-industry-40-and-the-automotive-industry |archive-date=2021-11-03 |access-date=2021-11-03 |website=www.assemblymag.com |language=en}}</ref> Software developers are building VR solutions to skip redundant design workflow phases and meet [[End user|end-user]] expectations faster and more accurately.<ref>{{Cite web|date=2021-10-27|title=Industry 4.0 design: What does it mean for my design workflow?|url=https://www.flyingshapes.com/industry-4-0-design|access-date=2021-11-11|website=flyingshapes|language=en-US}}</ref>{{unreliable source?|date=November 2021|reason=The cited article is an advertisement.}}
== Virtual Reality in Manufacturing Design ==
Virtual reality (VR) is increasingly being integrated into manufacturing design processes, offering innovative solutions for complex engineering challenges. One notable application is in injection mold design, where traditional validation methods have relied heavily on operator expertise and CAD-based analysis. The intricate geometry of injection molds, along with the high costs associated with fabrication, has historically limited the feasibility of physical prototyping before production.
Recent research has demonstrated that VR-based validation environments provide significant advantages over conventional methods, enabling immersive and interactive assessments of mold designs. These virtual environments enhance interference detection''',''' internal topology tracking''',''' and accessibility analysis for assembly and disassembly. Compared to standard CAD-based validation, VR approaches have shown statistically significant improvements in detecting design issues, reducing manufacturing errors, and optimizing production workflows.<ref>{{Cite journal |last=Mercado-Colmenero |first=Jorge Manuel |last2=Garcia-Molina |first2=Diego Francisco |last3=Gutierrez-Jiménez |first3=Bartolomé |last4=Martin-Doñate |first4=Cristina |date=2024-04-16 |title=Enhancing Complex Injection Mold Design Validation Using Multicombined RV Environments |url=https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3417/14/8/3355 |journal=Applied Sciences |language=en |volume=14 |issue=8 |pages=3355 |doi=10.3390/app14083355 |issn=2076-3417}}</ref>
A practical demonstration of VR’s impact on mold design validation can be seen in this video<ref>{{Cite AV media |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SOASYJZ49Nw |title=Molde 1A2 |date=2024-03-01 |last=DIEGO FRANCISCO GARCIA MOLINA |access-date=2025-02-24 |via=YouTube}}</ref>. As industries continue to adopt advanced visualization technologies, VR is emerging as an essential tool for high-precision manufacturing, improving decision-making and minimizing costly design revisions.
