ISO 2768 | Tolerance Standards
Communicating to the manufacturer what is most important in terms of form, fit, and function, the limits of variance in repeatability, and the required precision is a time-consuming process. Engineering departments often struggle with developing standardized best practices for manufacturing
The 5 Principles of Manufacturing™
Syncing Business Performance with Customer Expectations On-Time Delivery (OTD) Customer’s Success is contingent upon delivering their project on-time. Top Quality & Competitive Pricing The pain caused for customer’s that receive out-of-spec parts is frustrating and costly. It creates delays, chaos, additional work stress and lower’s the bottom
Development Costs | Traditional vs. Lean
Our previous article, “Lean & Affordable Product Development” revealed the approach we’ve developed that doesn’t require big budgets because the focus is to solve the functional problem first with a reference for the desired aesthetic employing DFM, rapid iterations, and
The Professional
A professional will personally reach out and always find ways to increase their efficiency, quality of work and hold themselves up to a standard above the present-day era.
The Purpose of Design & Engineering Work
It's incredible how many engineers and designers spend their entire careers completely missing their purpose and mission in the workplace. Throughout my career, not a single director, VP, or executive ever discussed what the purpose of my work was beyond
The 3 Axioms of Design for Manufacturability (DFM)
DFM Axiom 1 What is Design For Manufacturability? Creating a design that is the most simple, easiest part to make, ever. We’re problem solvers, but just because the problem is complicated, doesn’t mean the solution and parts have to be. Most often,
The Value of Mechanical Engineering Services with a PE for your Invention, Product Design or Idea
As a client, you want to ensure the success of your project. One of the key ways to do this is by working with a team of experienced mechanical engineers who are dedicated to "handling the details" and providing high-quality
Lean & Affordable Product Development
A product’s design will evolve dramatically from the initial concept to achieve the functional and performance requirements that were set in the beginning. The nature of the development process, the costs involved and the learning that happens from one
5 Reasons to go “Pro” – Prototypes, Product Design, and Invention Projects with a PE
Hiring a licensed Professional Engineer (PE) in Mechanical Engineering can provide significant cost and lead-time benefits for your prototype or invention project. Not only do PEs have the technical expertise and experience to complete designs with a high degree of
