Unleashing Value: The Power of Value Engineering in Product Design
November 20, 2024 | By: Don Rysdyk
During World War II, General Electric (GE) faced significant challenges—shortages of labor, raw materials, and essential components. As GE engineers searched for alternatives to replace these scarce resources, they made an unexpected discovery: the...
The Importance of Assembly-Level Testing (and the Impact of Ignoring It)
November 14, 2019 | By: Don Rysdyk
When project timelines and budgets are tight, OEMs often consider assembly-level testing a “nice to have” instead of a “need to have.” The peace of mind it provides that contract manufacturers are performing to production and quality standards,...