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Manufacturers can optimize their performance by adopting an automated wire harness design solution. Data from Best-in-Class companies demonstrates how using an automated solution allows them to outperform their peers in and maximize their efficiency. Key findings include: As wire harness complexity increases, so do component numbers and density. Despite this increasing complexity, wire harness design remains largely a manual process. ...

The digitalization of manufacturing has created a plethora of opportunities for technology companies to improve and advance their business in an increasingly demanding market. Looking at three technologies which rely on digitization- the Internet of Things (IoT), the Cloud and big data analytics- it is demonstrated how Best-in-Class companies use these technologies to optimize their operations, as well as how others can follow suit. Key findings...

Breaking down silos between business groups, especially between product development and operations, is critical to ensuring that the product lifecycle and New Product Introduction (NPI) process run smoothly and successfully. The feedback from 125 respondents offers insights on best practices as well as how the Best-in-Class benefit from a more collaborative approach. Key findings include: Cost is still king when it comes to manufacturing...

In order to succeed in an increasingly competitive and demanding market, Best-in-Class companies focus on three key areas : identifying and addressing inefficiencies in the process, utilizing technology tools, and focusing on engineering talent. The feedback gathered from 148 respondents illustrates how prioritizing these areas consistently puts the Best-in-Class ahead of their competitors. Key findings include: Best-in-Class companies put...

Automated planning of environmental, health and safety (EH&S) compliance audits benefits and affects all levels of operations. Best-in-Class practices reveal the value of automated planning and how it can ultimately save the company from avoidable costs and risks. Key findings include: Compliance to regulations and the need to manage risk are still the primary drivers when it comes to EH&S. The cost-prohibitive consequences of poor...

Multiphysics simulation platforms allow industrial engineers to better understand how their designs will function in complex, real-world environments, resulting in a more successful product. Statistics show how using this technology benefits companies and helps them to better meet their their product launch date, cost, and quality targets in comparison to their competitors. Key findings include: Shortened product development cycles is a key...

When it comes to PCB design, one very important aspect of the overall process is proper data management and documentation. While the immediate consequences may not be as apparent, mismanagement of your data can have both a direct and indirect effect on your project and design. Proper implementation of data management and documentation ensures the organization, traceability, accountability and reproducibility of your design data. Read on to...

What is Design for Manufacturing? The goal for this guidebook is simple - get a good board back, every time. And the applied methodology for doing this is Design for Manufacturing (DFM). You might have heard of DFM in the past, but what exactly does it mean?  Design for Manufacturing (DFM) is the process of designing a PCB that is both manufacturable, functional, and reliable.  With this definition in mind, we have several clear goals to reach...

Expensive to license software development toolsets can cause bottlenecks in your company’s software development process. Standalone debuggers will help distribute the workload for faster, less expensive, development. When I bought my last car, the salesman upsold me on the newer model with heated seats. Well, in the heat of the moment I had forgotten that I live in California. I ended up paying a lot more for a car with heated seats that...