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Start with the Material: Defining Conveyor Duty
How material behaviour determines conveyor type, capacity and loading conditions.
Why Maintainability Matters in Processing Equipment
Designing for easier access, inspection and long-term reliability.
Conveyors: Improving Material Flow
Practical tips for reducing spillage and improving conveyor performance.
Fabrication Drawings: Best Practices for Steelwork
Ensuring accuracy and clarity from model to manufacture.
Designing Safe Access Systems in Industrial Environments
Key considerations for compliant and ergonomic access.
Start With the Output: Writing A Useful Machine Specification
Defining what the machine must produce before deciding how it should work.
Optimising Steel Structures with FEA
How analysis helps reduce weight and improve strength.
DFM vs DFA: Learning the difference.
Ask a room full of engineers whether they understand Design for Manufacture (DFM) and Design for Assembly (DFA), and most hands will go up.
Ask them to explain the difference, though, and the room may become a little quieter.
Join us as we explore the ins-and-outs of DFM & DFA
Designing for Manufacturability: Key Considerations for OEMs
Practical tips to reduce cost, improve quality and simplify production.
