Product engineering

The transition from product design to manufacturability is a crucial step in product engineering. Together we arrive at a detailed design, and our engineers perform a manufacturability analysis. We take a critical look at various factors including the desired material, wall thickness, mould options, production techniques, and potential automation. Because we have in-house engineers at Wicro and work closely with mould-makers in China, Portugal and the Netherlands, the lines of communication are short. This enables us to make the right choices efficiently and with all knowledge already in-house.

Are we supplying more than just the injection-moulded product? If so, we also consider the areas of ‘Design for Assembly’ (DFA) and ‘Design for Disassembly’ (DFD). DFA takes the requirements and constraints of the assembly process into account right from the earliest stage of design. This maximises assembly efficiency, shortens assembly times, and reduces the chance of encountering difficulties in assembly. It also keeps the chance of mistakes to an absolute minimum. By keeping DFD in mind during the design process, we contribute to a circular economy. We ensure that products can be dismantled efficiently when they reach the end of their useful life, allowing for easy repair or recycling.