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Scaling - Manufacturing
Rapid Prototyping (RP) Versus Mass Production
3 articles
What is the difference between rapid prototyping and mass production?
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Can I use additive manufacturing to mass produce custom plastic parts?
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Can I use additive manufacturing to mass produce custom metal parts?
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Common manufacturing processes
2 articles
What are some common processes for mass-producing plastic parts?
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What are some common processes for mass-producing metal parts?
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Design for Manufacturing / Assembly (DFM/A)
4 articles
What is Design for Manufacturing / Design for Assembly?
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How can I learn more about Design for Manufacturing?
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What work do I need to do prior to speaking with a manufacturer?
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What is different about manufacturing in Biotech?
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Sourcing Components
6 articles
What is the difference between COTS parts and custom parts?
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How do I source commodity / COTS parts?
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How do I source critical COTS parts?
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How do I source custom metal parts?
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How do I source custom plastic parts?
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How do I source custom electronics components like PCBs and cables?
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Final assembly
4 articles
How do I get my product assembled and shipped?
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What are the pitfalls with building my own manufacturing facility?
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What are the pitfalls of hiring interns to do final assembly?
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What are the pitfalls of doing final assembly myself?
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Lead times
3 articles
How long does it take to get a machined part made?
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How long does it take to get a die cast metal part made?
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How long does it take to get an injection molded part made?
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Offshoring, Reshoring, Rightshoring
4 articles
What is a typical Minimum Order Quantity (MOQ) for low volume manufacturing in China?
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Should I manufacture my product domestically or abroad?
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What is different about manufacturing in China in 2020?
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What are the biggest mistakes people make in manufacturing offshore?
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