Training is an integral part of organizational learning process and is critical to the operation of organizations that are product centric. In some of the organizations, domain training accounts for over a month time per person per year. In manufacturing industries that deal with physical products, feature and design based training of products is necessary across the supply chain.
A large part of engineering industry spends significant amount of time and money in training activities. Physical knowledge of the product is critical, for the functioning of the machines and also for providing effective operation and service. While training as a learning methodology is being practiced since long time, there still remain issues to be resolved to make it more productive and cost effective process for organizations, especially, those involved in large and complex engineering products, systems and projects

The company has come out with an improved training program, where it is providing (micromodels) omachines in its traditional training programs. The micro-models made of a number of sub-assemblies are used to demonstrate various design elements of the product. It is making significant impact, since the employees are very quickly able to co-relate to concepts and product designs.The concept of micro-modeling into multiple contexts that need a higher degree of visualization, especially in dealing with large and complex products and systems. These include: a. Providing micro models of sub-assemblies and products to designers at early stage of development that supplement their drawing and CAD activities.
b. Using micro-models in design review meetings, thus providing the same perspective of the product to design, production and sales employees. c. To support prototyping activities. d. For showcasing critical features of products to customers. e. Showcasing micromodels of engineering products in Exhibitions and Trade Fairs.