From a lifecycle perspective, a lot of the attempts at cost shedding by reducing component costs is misguided—unless you don't care about the product once it has been purchased. That's why a reputable manufacturer doesn't produce junk.For production you can build a series of prototypes and make any changes needed to make it better and cheaper.
I worked making functional test systems and you only get one go at that. The design and construction has to meet the specification at the first go. Component cost is dwarfed by the design cost as it was usually making just one system. It gives a different view of the design process.
Ummm... I came from the "Failure is not an option" school myself...If things arent failing
But did you know a physicist can tickle a crystal with a cat's whisker and pick up anything!An other QUOTE OF THE DAY from EEPower
“Science can amuse and fascinate us all, but it is engineering that changes the world.”
- Isaac Asimov
You don't need to be a rocket scientist, we used to do this as kids, for el-cheapo radio!But did you know a physicist can tickle a crystal with a cat's whisker and pick up anything!
I think you should start a new thread to launch your conversation! - Delta primeYou don't need to be a rocket scientist
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