Concurrent engineering, also known as simultaneous engineering, is a method of designing and developing products in which the different stages of functional development are run at the same time rather than in consecutive order. This approach decreases product development time and also the time to market, leading to improved productivity and reduced costs.
Design Failure Mode and Effect Analysis (DFMEA) is a systematic group of activities used to determine how to recognize and evaluate potential systems, products or process failures. DFMEA identifies the effects and outcomes of failures, actions that could eliminate or mitigate the failures and provides a historical written record of the work performed.
Thermal cycling is the source of the majority of electronics failures, yet the comparatively lower number caused by vibration fatigue can result in greater financial consequences.
Industry Spotlight: Sherlock Automated Design Analysis™ Software Insight Saves Auto Manufacturer Nearly $1.4 Million
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