LITTLETON, CO—Lockheed Martin’s new assembly plant to build the next generation of Global Positioning System satellites will draw upon some Hollywood magic: 3D glasses and virtual reality.
Early in 2011, the Italian light vehicle manufacturer Casalini needed a better adhesive for three of its vehicles: the M10 micro car, Kerry MPV and Kerry Pickup truck.
To illustrate how to get more from lean manufacturing by first applying the principles of DFMA, let’s examine a simple product comprised of two pieces of sheet metal.