Decisions made by engineers during the design stage have cascading implications on product cost, quality and time to market. Given that 30 to 35 percent of engineering effort is spent on rework due to downstream manufacturability and assembly issues, it becomes increasingly important to adopt Design for Excellence methodology as an integral part of the …
In my view, a product designer is like the quarterback in American football. The quarterback is responsible for the outcome of each individual play and his successes and failures can have a significant impact on the fortunes of his team. Even the strongest offence and defense team cannot make up for the deficiency of a …
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Challenges in the High-Tech Industry Driving costs out of the product lifecycle is on the top of every company’s agenda in the high-tech industry. High-tech industry original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) who design and market products like computer equipment, networking and telecommunication equipment, medical devices, consumer electronics, etc. are continually working towards becoming more cost-efficient to …
Learn How DFMPro Supports the Future of Manufacturing Additive manufacturing technologies are creating a world of possibilities taking organizations in an entirely new direction and helping them rethink new approach towards product design and development. Designers and manufacturing engineers are extending their capabilities as additive manufacturing offers higher design freedom and open doors to highly …
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Wall Thickness Considerations in Plastic Parts The third part of the series relates to the selection and importance of the proper wall thickness. The main wall in a plastic part is referred to as the nominal wall and its careful selection is one of the most important requirements in the design of plastic parts. The …
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