An in-house plastics design department: what are the benefits?
Having an integrated B.E. avoids the need to choose an external provider who would then have to liaise with the manufacturer. In fact, having such a service allows for a real saving of time and money.
At hybster, we have chosen to have an integrated plastics engineering office, and here is why:
For design reliability
Engineers, draughtsmen, techniciansThe entire BE Plastics Division is mobilised on a daily basis to provide a reliable constructive response and economic.
This centre of expertise is also the assurance of a full reactivity. Indeed, this expertiseThis ensures that a project is designed in only a few days.
Finally, benefiting from a Integrated B.E. avoids the need to choose an external service provider who will then have to liaise with the manufacturer. In fact, benefiting from such a service makes it possible to make a real savings in time and money.
To go faster
The members of an integrated design office work together at a very early stage on the problems of the product, which allows considerable time savingsas well as a better control of risks and planning .
No back and forth between service providers, no waiting for information, no unrealistic and unachievable theoretical designs! But a respect for commitments and realistic designs!
To prepare for production
Our project managers and designers are at the heart of the factory, and every design is validated by a study. DFM (design for manufacturing), produced by our methods and manufacturing department.
Your design also requires metallic components, electronic boards, electrical harnesses, textiles, or something else... no problem! We have a network of local professionals who share the same sense of commitment and customer service!
By bringing together professionals who are used to working together, the client can focus on their needs and the product they wish to develop, without having to worry about the different trades involved.
This joint approach is close to an agile methodology and allows for coherent responses to each client's needs.
We also involve our material suppliers in the early stages of the design process, so that we can benefit from their expertise for each application:
- Food contact,
- Drinking water,
- Bi Matière,
- Waterproofing,
- High temperatures,
- Thermal or electrical conductors,
- Mechanical strength ,
- Composites thermoplastic"thermoplastics ,
- Touch and haptics ,
- Fire resistance ,
- Resistance to hydrocarbons
- ...
What types of projects does Hybster work on?
Whether it is a single component, a decorated part or a complex assembly, each project is studied taking into account its use, its environment, external constraints and its projected cost.
Real industrial design professionalsexperts, the B.E. hybster study and propose a project that meets every business requirement.
Once prepared, our proposal is presented by one of our project manager that provides a clear vision of the future product. Professional of plastic parts, he will be able to provide all the answers to the client's questions.
To benefit from an initial study, nothing could be easier. Just fill in the form in click on the link below. A project manager will contact you, give you a detailed overview of your project and forward it to our engineering office. The latter will prepare a first approach. Once this is done, your dedicated account managerWe will present you with a personalised result that meets your expectations. This first study will enable you to put your idea on paper.
Contact us now to benefit from it.
To go further...
Our team also specialises in Design to cost, Design for Assembly, Design for recycling and Design for repairability
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What are the advantages of an integrated plastics engineering office?
An embedded BA [Business Analyst/Business Architect] within the manufacturer allows for time savings (no intermediary), avoids communication losses between designer and industrialist, optimises for manufacturing from the design stage (DFM), shortens project lead times, and guarantees design-price-feasibility coherence. This significantly reduces iterations during the industrialisation phase.
Why choose a manufacturer with its own design office?
A manufacturer with integrated engineering brings a complete vision of the project, anticipates industrialisation constraints, proposes cost-feasibility optimised solutions, and takes end-to-end responsibility. This integration limits the risks of decoupling between design choices and industrial reality, a classic source of cost overruns.
What is the difference between an outsourced and an integrated business entity?
An outsourced design office designs without considering the target production tool. It must then transmit files to the manufacturer, with a risk of incompatibilities. An integrated design office designs according to known industrial capabilities and limitations, which avoids costly backtracking during the industrialisation and debugging phases.
What is the cost of a plastic design study?
A plastics design study varies according to complexity: €2,000 to €5,000 for a simple part, €5,000 to €15,000 for a moderate assembly, and more for complex products with mechanisms. Often, the study is charged separately or included in the overall product development and manufacturing package.
What can a plastics engineering design office conceive?
A plastics engineering design office designs injection moulded parts, sub-assemblies, technical casings, simple mechanisms, and integrations with metal or electronic components. It is involved in industrial design, the design of associated moulds, Moldflow simulation, material selection, tolerancing, and prototype validation before series production.
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