-Striking the Golden Triangle: Design, Manufacturability, and Cost
The world of product development revolves around a delicate balance: creating a desirable design, ensuring it can be efficiently manufactured, and keeping it all within budget.
These three factors – design, manufacturability and cost - are like a three legged stool. A strong product needs all three for stability and success.
-Design: This is the heart and soul of the product. It defines the human experience, aesthetics, and functionality.
-Manufacturability: Can your amazing design be translated into reality? Considering factors like available machinery and material limitations is crucial.
-Cost: Price point is a key factor for success. Keeping production costs under control ensures your product reaches the target market.
Finding the sweet spot:
The key is collaboration! Early and ongoing communication between designers, engineers, and manufacturing teams is essential.
-Design for Manufacturability (DFM): By understanding manufacturing constraints, designers can create products that are easier and cheaper to produce.
-Value Engineering: Analyze components and features to see if there are cost-effective alternatives that maintain quality and function.
By working together, we can achieve that sweet spot (The Golden Triangle). – a product that is beautiful, functional, and commercially viable. What are your best tips for balancing design, manufacturability and cost?
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2moIt's fascinating to see how engineering expertise combined with intellectual curiosity can navigate these conflicting priorities. Thanks for sharing this valuable perspective!