Parts don’t have revisions. Such a broad statement seems a little absurd especially considering today’s available software technology, but it’s nonetheless a long-held tenet of engineering configuration management. (more…)
For many of us, productivity is always an issue, as well as the time it takes to perform each individual task. If you can save a few seconds here and... read more →
What are Bill of Material (BOM) find numbers and why do they exist at all? Find numbers are a feature of the very first BOMs, a simple method to individually... read more →
Who doesn't like a nice, clean and tidy CAD drawing? You don't have to obsess over every single aspect of your designs, but cleaning up your AutoCAD drawings does serve several... read more →
A Bill of Materials (BOM) is a list of the raw materials, parts, assemblies, and quantities you will need to manufacture your new product. A BOM is a powerful and essential... read more →
The philosophy of lean urges practitioners to find simpler, less wasteful way to do things. Previously, we talked about how to get started. In part two of this series, find... read more →
Engineering managers have a tricky job. They have to keep many people satisfied while balancing contradicting goals: quality and speed. Because they're managing many people and many priorities, every engineering... read more →
The broad diversity of CAD technologies available today offers more choice and capability than ever before. All that variety presents a unique problem, however. Given any moderately complex design involving... read more →
Agile hardware development ensures engineering teams remain flexible in a quick-changing global market. But to keep waste down, experts say, lean product development is still your best bet. Here’s a quick intro to... read more →
