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Green Is Green For Mechanical Desinger

This document discusses various design decisions that can reduce costs for a mechanical designer. It analyzes 6 areas: 1. Reducing shipment costs by chopping trays and stacking items differently, saving up to $1.46 per unit and $3.5 million total for a company shipping 200k units per month. 2. Reducing product weight by 15%, saving $1 per unit and $2.4 million total by removing 3kg of unnecessary plastic from enclosures. 3. Tailoring products to different target markets by offering basic vs premium versions with different features to attract customers willing to pay more or less. 4. Improving architecture and parts selection to reduce material costs, such as

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49 views19 pages

Green Is Green For Mechanical Desinger

This document discusses various design decisions that can reduce costs for a mechanical designer. It analyzes 6 areas: 1. Reducing shipment costs by chopping trays and stacking items differently, saving up to $1.46 per unit and $3.5 million total for a company shipping 200k units per month. 2. Reducing product weight by 15%, saving $1 per unit and $2.4 million total by removing 3kg of unnecessary plastic from enclosures. 3. Tailoring products to different target markets by offering basic vs premium versions with different features to attract customers willing to pay more or less. 4. Improving architecture and parts selection to reduce material costs, such as

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Green is Green

for
Mechanical Designer
1. Save the Shipment Cost –
Do not ship air
We can:

Chop the tray and Chop the tray and


or top it on top
top it behind
Shipment Cost Shipment Cost Shipment Cost
= $5.78 = $4.90 = $4.32

So… the maximum saving is $1.46 per unit

Considering a shipment of 200k per month and a product


shelf life of one year

The saving with this design decision is $3.5 million


2. Slim Down –
No Fat; Only Bone and Skin
( be 皮包骨 )
There is approximately 3 kg of plastic
on the MFP enclosure

Reducing 15% of the weight means $1


saving per unit

The saving with this design decision is


$2.4 million
3. The Right Value
Proposition–
Give me what I want
(or what I pay for)
I am Mr. $149 I am Mr. $99
Mr. $149: Mr. $99:
To reach small media… To reach small media…
Mr. $149: Mr. $99:
To hold the printed media… To hold the printed media…
4. The Right
Architecture –
Every road lead to Rome
(but some road are
cheaper)
Mr. $149: Mr. $99:
Self driven ADF Scan module driven ADF

Saving: Motor, cable, PCBA etc. etc..


Mr. $149: Mr. $99:
Top loading Ink bag Front loading ink bag

Saving: Hinges, less major plastic casing etc. etc..


5. The Right
Material –
PC is toxic (for the
wallet)
Material: PC+GF
Weight: 55 g X 2 pcs

If the material is ABS,


Saving per unit is $0.40

Saving with this design decision is


$1.0 million
6. Inspiration is Everywhere–
Be a smart copycat
Question:
What can we learn from this?
Answer:
A saving of one plastic part and
one metal spring
THANK YOU

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