Design for Manufacturability: Bridging the Gap Between Design and Production


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Design for Manufacturability: Bridging the Gap Between Design and Production
Posted on 09 Sep 2024

FX Alumni Association organized a guest lecture in association with department of Mechanical Engineering for the Fourth year Mechanical students. Er. S.Mohamed Ameenudeen., Design Engineer., Hirtec India Pvt. Ltd., Coimbatore. delivered the guest lecture on Design for Manufacturability: Bridging the Gap Between Design and Production. A heartfelt greeting to the resource person is extended by Dr. R. Samuel Hansen, HOD-MECH. The expert resource thanked the management for offering him this opportunity.

The speaker emphasized the importance of integrating design and manufacturing processes to eliminate inefficiencies, reduce errors, and lower production costs. DFM as a methodology that involves designing products in such a way that they are easier, cheaper, and more efficient to manufacture. It highlights the benefits of DFM, including reduced production costs, shorter time-to-market, improved product quality, and enhanced collaboration between design and manufacturing teams.

The guest lecturer presented several case studies from various industries, including automotive, electronics, and consumer goods, demonstrating the practical applications and benefits of DFM. These examples illustrated how companies have successfully adopted DFM principles to streamline their production processes and improve overall product quality. The lecture was followed by a lively Q&A session where the audience posed various questions about the practical challenges of DFM implementation in different industries.