Blog tagged as industrial designer manufacturer collaboration

Learn when to move from prototype to production without costly redesigns. A designer-focused guide covering manufacturability, CAD readiness, supplier collaboration, and manufacturing lead times.

Learn how industrial and product designers can use thermoplastic elastomer material to design flexible components that scale. A practical guide to material selection in product design, preparing CAD for manufacturing, and moving confidently from prototype to production.

Learn how designers should use Teflon (PTFE) for precision parts. This guide explains PTFE machining challenges, design for manufacturing decisions, CAD preparation, and how to move smoothly from prototype to production.

Learn how climb milling vs conventional milling impacts surface finish, tool life, and manufacturability and how designers can improve machining outcomes.