Part 1 of a 3-part series on the subject of product manufacturing. Dive into defining production volumes, manufacturing processes, and DFX.
HOW PRODUCTION VOLUME CAN AFFECT A PRODUCT’S DESIGN —> Part 2: Improving Reliability
Part 1 of a 3-part series on the subject of product manufacturing. Dive into defining production volumes, manufacturing processes, and DFX.
HOW PRODUCTION VOLUME CAN AFFECT A PRODUCT’S DESIGN —> Part 1: Defining Volumes, Process, and DFX
Part 1 of a 3-part series on the subject of product manufacturing. Dive into defining production volumes, manufacturing processes, and DFX.
Manufacturing in the USA
While most of us associate manufacturing with Asia, there is actually a fair amount of it happening in the U.S. Manufacturing makes up 11.4% of the U.S. economy’s GDP and added $2.38 trillion to the economy in the last quarter of 2018, according to the National Association of Manufacturers. This occurs despite the fact that most U.S. production companies are …
Four Pillars of New Product Introduction
By Piet Ganzer How do you launch a new product successfully? With New Product Introduction (NPI) which includes a series of critical steps to turn an idea into fully realized product. Successful NPI emphasizes four key pillars: A well-established NPI process Strong project management skills Design excellence Manufacturing process excellence New Product Introduction Process At SIGMADESIGN, we diligently follow these …
Top Design Tips for DFM
By Michael Gist When you design a part, there are many factors to consider. Beyond the usual fit, form and function, and material selection; an engineer needs to be thinking about Design for Manufacturing (DFM). Including DFM up front will lead to a better solution for your final product. In this paper you will learn more about DFM, why it’s …
How Custom, High-Precision Automation Systems Can Help
INTRODUCTION The topic of automation often brings to mind visions of factories with robots on assembly lines putting together cars or other products. While this is certainly one incarnation of automation systems, there are many other examples of automated systems in our modern society; self-driving cars, airline kiosks, smart robot warehouse systems – think Amazon, and many others. While many …
Advances in 3D Printing
By Pam DeShon-Stepp 3D Printing isn’t new, but recent emerging technologies present exciting new developments that will transform the industry. Additive Manufacturing, commonly referred to as 3D Printing, is the printing of objects – building layer upon layer under automated control, starting with a virtual 3D model and ending with a dimensionally representative physical part. 3D printing has been used …
An Experience in Cooperation
by John Schlottmann | Director of Business Development SIGMADESIGN Supply Chain Management, Fabrication and Manufacturing expertise facilitates completion of Ziba project. Ziba was in the final stages of completing development of the AccuFit ℠ Digital Measurement System. The AccuFit ℠ System, developed for LensCrafters, was the first digital measurement system in the US and Canada. The primary technology behind the system …