Monthly Archives: July 2021

We sat down with our Head of Design & Innovation, Paul Holland, to learn all about BEC’s Design for Manufacture process. Why is DFM so vital to the success of any plastic injection moulded product? Why have BEC always done it – without the customer even asking for it? and How does it save BEC customer’s money? Design for Manufacture? It’s hugely important for functionality and optimal manufacturing. Our DFM process starts the moment we first see a product. It should be called “Quote & Flag” really. We naturally end up flagging potential issues at the design for manufacture stage. Without it, we wouldn’t be able to quote. Some of the things that need to be considered at this stage are: How many do you need to produce? What do you want each item to cost? What’s the timeframe? How … Continue reading →