posted 01-05-2004 11:39 AM
The upcoming Structural Plastics conference will feature a panel discussion including a number of designers and plastic molders. The panel's working title is "Molders are from Mars, Designers are from Venus." The idea is that molders / manufacturers and designers need to work together, but often have a hard time doing so.I'm soliciting input for possible discussion topics for this panel. What are the issues that designers face when working with a plastics fabricator? How can the two sides better work together?
The real issue is that manufacturers and fabricators who cannot offer additional services beyond the factory (including design) are already seeing their business flee to less expensive overseas operations. Are designers currently working with manufacturers as peers to expand the offerings on each side?
Are there other ways that designers find it hard to work with molders and fabricators? Please post suggested discussion items here. You can also email stucon-at-core77.com with your replies.
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posted 01-05-2004 11:39 AM