If you’ve recently come up with a product design, then you’ve probably answered some common questions your manufacturer might have for you. For instance, what are your choice of material, the dimensions, strength, and tolerance requirements, and how many units are you...
The sheet metal fabrication industry is one of the largest industries in the world. In fact, its global market size was valued at USD 265 billion in 2018 and projected to have a CAGR of 5% from 2019 to 2025. As a product designer, especially of consumer products,...
Have you recently come up with a product (or part) design, or do you have a new product idea that you believe will be the next big thing? If so, you’d agree that prototyping is a vital process in the product development process; it allows you to discover design flaws...
Hopefully, our previous article on rapid prototyping has enlightened you about the advantages of rapid prototyping in the engineering and design process. But even after you decide to take the plunge, you’re still likely to be at a crossroads; either you choose CNC...
Plastics’ versatility and numerous advantages make them some of the most important engineering materials today. BMW saved up to 100 kg in weight after ditching metals and relying on thermoplastics and composites for the rear boot lid and front wings of its 6-Series...
Aluminum’s desirable physical properties and excellent machinability make it one of the most preferred metal choices among product designers. However, even after you’ve come up with the design for an aluminum component or part, you don’t want to get all the way to...