E2M: Taking Engineering to Manufacturing for the Aerospace & Defense Industry

Many organizations face challenges associated with resource constraints. They may have engineering teams that are overstretched due to working on multiple programs simultaneously, while new programs rely heavily on recent graduates who don’t have especially strong manufacturing resources and budget available for IRAD (Internal Research and Development).

When it comes to bringing their products to market, many organizations find it challenging to identify a suitable manufacturer that understands engineering concepts and demonstrates problem-solving skills to help resolve issues. It can also be difficult to find manufacturing companies that can take projects from initial concept sketches to prototype, test verification, and through to full production quantities. Some smaller companies may be quick to react with a few samples, but are unable to supply product with stable manufacturing processes, while large suppliers typically are unable to offer the flexibility required by many organizations. Development time often takes a few years before production launch. In the meantime, the organization’s team may change, which emphasizes the importance of continued stability at the supplier level.

This ebook by Generis Group, in partnership with Domaille Engineering, tackles the biggest challenges aerospace & defense manufacturers face when taking a concept from engineering to manufacturing. It provides information on the E2M (engineering to manufacturing) process, how it goes above and beyond DFM (design for manufacturability), and what criteria an organization should consider when assessing suppliers to help take their product from engineering to manufacturing.

Domaille Engineering will be in attendance at the Generis 2017 American Aerospace & Defense Summit.