COLUMBUS, OH—Manufacturability is an important consideration in product design. A great idea in prototype will not succeed if it can’t be transitioned to mass production. All too often, however, manufacturability factors are overlooked until late in the design process and problems arise.
“One critical aspect of manufacturing is materials joining,” says James Cruz, senior technology advisor at EWI. “If joining considerations are made after designs are nearing completion and materials have been chosen, both costs and launch time can escalate.