Events
Upcoming Events
Monday, June 13th, 2011
1:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Pre‐Conference Workshop
2011 INTERNATIONAL FORUM on Design for Manufacturing and Assembly
Providence, Rhode Island, USA
Systematic DFMA Deployment
Real‐World Implementation and Hard Savings Make the Difference
Systematic DMFA Deployment is a straightforward, logical method to design out product cost and design in product function. Whether you want to learn about DFMA, execute a single project, implement across the company, or convince company leaders of DFMA benefits, this workshop is for you.
Systematic DFMA Deployment workshop will focus on implementation of DFMA into your product design/development process. Attendees will learn:
- Why DFMA should be used in your product development process – a case for change
- Where and when DFMA should be used in your product development process
- How to change your product development process to benefit from DFMA
Once you understand the principles of the Systematic DFMA Deployment milestone‐based system, you will focus on activities that actually reduce product cost and avoid wheel‐spinning activities that create distraction.
Workshop Fee: $95
Presenter
Dr. Mike Shipulski
Mike has worked for large and small companies in both public and private sectors. He has had responsibilities for technology and product development, sustaining engineering, infrastructure, talent development, and intellectual property. Mike worked at GE’s R&D center during the start-up phase of GE’s Six Sigma efforts. Mike received a Ph.D. in Engineering from Worcester Polytechnic Institute. He is the winner of the 2006 DFMA Supporter of the Year, and has been a keynote presenter at the DFMA Forum since 2006.
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Past Events
Monday, June 14th, 2010
1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Pre‐Conference Workshop
2010 INTERNATIONAL FORUM on Design for Manufacturing and Assembly
Providence, Rhode Island, USA
Systematic DFMA Deployment
Real‐World Implementation and Hard Savings Make the Difference
Systematic DMFA Deployment is a straightforward, logical method to design out product cost and design in product function. Whether you want to learn about DFMA, execute a single project, implement across the company, or convince company leaders of DFMA benefits, this workshop is for you.
Systematic DMFA Deployment workshop attendees will learn how to:
- Select and manage projects
- Define resources and quantify savings
- Communicate benefits to company leadership
- Coordinate with lean and Six Sigma
- Get more out of DFMA software
Once you understand the principles of the Systematic DFMA Deployment milestone‐based system, you
will focus on activities that actually reduce product cost and avoid wheel‐spinning activities that create
distraction.
Workshop Fee: $95
Presenter
Dr. Mike Shipulski
Mike has worked for large and small companies in both public and private sectors. He has had responsibilities for technology and product development, sustaining engineering, infrastructure, talent development, and intellectual property. Mike worked at GE’s R&D center during the start-up phase of GE’s Six Sigma efforts. Mike received a Ph.D. in Engineering from Worcester Polytechnic Institute. He is the winner of the 2006 DFMA Supporter of the Year, and has been a keynote presenter at the DFMA Forum since 2006.
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Tuesday, June 15th, 2010
9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.
Keynote Presentation
2010 INTERNATIONAL FORUM on Design for Manufacturing and Assembly
Providence, Rhode Island, USA
DFMA for Discontinuous Improvement and Innovation
Abstract
The literature is full of examples of companies using DFMA to design lower cost products. Though the savings are radical in magnitude, there is a general misconception that DFMA is most like continuous improvement work with regular installments of small improvements. This thinking does DFMA an injustice, as the DFMA process drives creative solutions, radical changes, discontinuous improvement, and innovation. The paper describes how to use DFMA to define areas for discontinuous improvement and innovation, how to create a design approach, and how to define and execute a project plan to achieve radical improvement.
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24th and 25th May 2010 (Monday and Tuesday)
WPI, Worcester, MA
Conference on Axiomatic Design
Presenter
Dr. Chris Brown
Appropriate for engineers and managers at all levels. Anyone involved in design and planning can benefit.
Objective:
Provide learning opportunities for all levels of axiomatic design users.
Approach:
A series of sessions, offered in parallel, over two days.
The sessions will be a mix of tutorials, lectures, exercises and case studies.
Cost: $625 before 15 May for sessions both days with lunches, dinner and the evening program. Individual sessions are $75. After 14 May $690 and $85. Lodging $72/night WPI dorm. Details are on the registration page.
Extra benefit: Axiomatic Design Solutions, Inc. will provide all attendees with a complimentary license for six months of Acclaro DFSS, software for Axiomatic Design – for use at the workshop and after.
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Mike Shipulski