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Page 3 of our technical article archive. Engineering articles on design, analysis, manufacturing and product development.
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What is a cobot (collaborative robot) and when does the robotic machine provide a return on feeding? We explain market data, security standards and correct application areas with resources..
What is hybrid manufacturing? We explain with resources the advantages and limits of the method that combines additive and machining manufacturing on a single machine, and in which parts it makes sense..
How is thermal expansion in high-temperature systems calculated, verified by experiment, and managed with controlled freedom? Field example from a tunnel kiln project.
What is lightweighting and material efficiency? We explain how the same design decision reduces both cost and carbon footprint.
What is generative design and topology optimization? We explain why the organic forms produced by the algorithm must pass through the DFM filter..
When does metal additive manufacturing (3D printing) really make sense? From a DfAM perspective, we explain which parts should be printed and which should remain machining/laser..
What is a digital twin and when does it really create value for an SME? We distinguish between hype and real benefit from an engineering perspective.
What is process capability (Cp/Cpk)? We explain the difference between a part being 'passable' and the process being repeatable with an example calculation..
What is Taguchi robust design? We explain the logic and loss function of making the product resistant to field variability, not laboratory conditions..
What is FMEA (failure mode and effects analysis)? We explain with an example the method of predicting failures at the design stage by quantifying the risk with RPN..
What is the principle of genchi genbutsu (go and see)? We explain why the designer's visit to the field completes the calculation with the example of a thermal expansion experiment..
What are the 7 wastes (muda) of lean manufacturing? We explain with examples that the origin of losses such as transportation, stock, waiting, overprocessing is often a design decision..
