For Chief Engineers, Design Leads, and Product Developers, the pressure to shorten time-to-market is relentless. Yet, one of the biggest friction points in product development remains the gap between CAD models on the design desk and practical execution on the shop floor. Late-stage redesigns, unresolvable DFM bottlenecks, and supply chain delays costly stall innovation right before launch.

In this practical session, Andrea outlines how early supplier engagement transforms the DFM cycle from a hurdle into a competitive advantage. Discover how leveraging the UK’s vibrant SME manufacturing network early in the design process helps engineers resolve manufacturability challenges, optimize component costs, and build agile, resilient UK supply chains, ensuring your products transition seamlessly from concept to production.