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Product design approach that seeks to optimize manufacturing, reducing costs and improving efficiency through operational activities and workstation design.
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- Computer-Aided DesignDesign
Software used to create, modify, analyze, or optimize 2D or 3D designs. It is used to model molds, cavities, and tools according to design and material specifications.
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Design strategy that seeks to minimize the number of parts and the complexity of a product's assembly, simplifying the structure and reducing the components required.
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Management philosophy focused on the elimination of waste in all production processes, maximizing value for the customer.
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Lean Manufacturing methodology that seeks to reduce the time for changing tools or molds on equipment to less than 10 minutes.