fabrikantenpatroon
Fabrikantenpatroon is a Dutch term meaning "manufacturer's pattern" and refers to a design, template, or model used by a producer to replicate goods consistently. A fabrikantenpatroon can include technical drawings, dimensions, tolerances, and material specifications that guide production and ensure interchangeability of parts.
Historically, fabrikantenpatronen were maintained in pattern books or design archives within factories or by subcontractors. They
Legal and protective aspects vary by jurisdiction. The pattern itself may be treated as confidential information
In contemporary manufacturing, the concept persists in the form of templates, CAD models, and design libraries
See also: industrial design, blueprint, standardization, CAD model, pattern book, interchangeable parts.