[en] This paper discusses the role that integrated computer-aided-engineering and computer-aided-design (CAE/CAD) can play to improve the design, modeling and analysis cycle in the development of one-of-a-kind high technology systems. The authors consider the specific requirements of SSC detector systems, and propose a candidate integrated CAE/CAD resource architecture for the SSC Laboratory. The authors report the authors' progress in the development of such a resource, and demonstrate its capabilities on a model detector

[en] Integrated computer aided engineering and design (CAE/CAD) is having a significant impact on the way design, modeling and analysis is performed, from system concept exploration and definition through final design and integration. Experience with integrated CAE/CAD in high technology projects of scale and scope similar to SSC detectors leads them to propose an integrated computer-based design, modeling and analysis resource aimed specifically at SSC detector system development. The resource architecture emphasizes value-added contact with data and efficient design, modeling and analysis of components, sub-systems or systems with fidelity appropriate to the task. They begin with a general examination of the design, modeling and analysis cycle in high technology projects, emphasizing the transition from the classical islands of automation to the integrated CAE/CAD-based approach. They follow this with a discussion of lessons learned from various attempts to design and implement integrated CAE/CAD systems in scientific and engineering organizations. They then consider the requirements for design, modeling and analysis during SSC detector development, and describe an appropriate resource architecture. They close with a report on the status of the resource and present some results that are indicative of its performance. 10 refs., 7 figs