Expresigneering

Expresigneering is a concept that refers to manufacturing techniques used to rapidly produce parts or assemblies. This approach combines traditional engineering and production methods with expedited manufacturing processes to meet tight deadlines and high demand. The method focuses on quick turnaround and efficient production, often at the expense of cost.

Traditionally, engineering designs are completed and then sent to manufacturing. In contrast, expresigneering integrates production and manufacturing into the design process. This means that manufacturing equipment and production philosophies are taken into account during the initial design phase, rather than at later stages. This allows for immediate production upon completion of the design.

Expresigneering relies on a close collaboration between engineers, technicians, and manufacturers to achieve rapid production. Manufacturers take charge of fabrication and assembly, and the finishing work on the parts. At times, expresigneering may result in a product that meets minimum or acceptable rather than exceptional quality standards, but this is done to fast-track production to meet customers' needs.

The proces is relevant in several industries including, but not limited to, aerospace, automotive, and healthcare equipment and tools, where expedited manufacture and delivery are critical. Companies base their makin decisions, in part, on the knowledge a potential designer and manufacturer have about knowing production artifacts in order to scale production on a production object's desired volume and kind.