Manufacturing Magazine August 2023 | Page 48

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and product developers can tap into a deep well of industry knowledge they may not otherwise access – and increase focus on time-to-market goals and product longevity as an integral part of their design and manufacturing processes .”
This approach has an impact , not only internally , but also on external forces , such as the global electronics supply chain . Resiliency here can make or break a product design ; this is ideally addressed at the earliest stage of development . However , it is partnerships that are the not-so-secret ingredient , effectively supporting redesigns and adjusting schedules by avoiding or eliminating surprises .
“ It ’ s this source of creative and experienced thinking that also mitigates risk in the supply chain with proprietary tools , software platforms and artificial intelligence that can be accessed as needed .”
DFx and subcontractor relationships can impact the manufacturing sector As the electronics industry faces growth in subcontractor relationships – in contrast to onsite manufacturing resources that may have been more common in years past – Katiyar believes that it is essential to share insight and feedback on the processes between the design and manufacture of a product .
“ There are always variables to consider , but DFx increases confidence that products are reliable , testable and facilitates a faster time to market ,” said Katiyar . “ The DFx framework itself provides the interface between design and manufacture to ensure a smooth transition to production .
“ Creating a manufacturing ecosystem built for future advances and product
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