146: Transparency in the Design For Manufacturing Process

With Michael Corr, Co-Founder and CEO of Duro PLM

Hosted by Kevin Mako of TriMech Design Solutions

Michael Corr, the founder of Duro PDM, will be sharing valuable insights on how inventors, startups, and small manufacturers can grasp the concept of Design for Manufacturing. Duro PDM is a tool that centralizes the communication process from development to production and has helped thousands of users improve their design for the manufacturing process. He will discuss the necessary steps to bridge the gap between product development and the initial production run, as well as effective communication strategies for engaging with manufacturing stakeholders, particularly during the first production run.

Today you will hear us talk about:

• What is DFM (Design for Manufacturing), and how does it help in the manufacturing process?
• How can you achieve efficient and cost-effective manufacturing?
• The differences between hand-based and automatic manufacturing in PCB and electronics parts.
• The importance of considering both functionality and manufacturing in the design phase.
• The benefits of incorporating manufacturing considerations at the early stages of development.
• The need for increased DFM work as production nears.
• How problems that arise later in the manufacturing process can be more costly to fix.
• The unique elements of each product should be addressed during manufacturing.
• The role of manufacturers in the process and the importance of incorporating them into your processes.
• The importance of clear and transparent communication channels in manufacturing.
• There is a need for transparency and trust in addressing failures that occur during manufacturing.
• The use of social or technical contracts to ensure effective communication for DFM.
• Real-time communication and full disclosure are key elements of DFM communication.

EPISODE LINKS

Michael Corr Links:

• Website: https://www.durolabs.co/
• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michaelgcorr/

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Thanks for tuning in! See you next time.