Journals of Design covers inspiring journeys of New Zealanders who've designed products, created brands & developed new innovations.
This series uncovers what joy & divide it can take to create a world-class product or brand, hearing insights first-hand from entrepreneurs & inventors from our coveted New Zealand design industry.
You might encounter a few gems that could lead you towards inventing something of your own.
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Journals on Design3 - Black Art Mass Production with Adept
Morningside may be best known for a beloved cartoon show, but hidden amidst its vibrant cafés and breweries lies one of New Zealand's most advanced manufacturing hubs.
For decades, this facility has been a cornerstone of innovation, serving as the largest supplier to Fisher & Paykel Healthcare and producing hundreds of millions of parts annually.
In this episode, we delve into the fascinating journey of taking a product from concept to mass production, exploring the intricate processes, critical skillsets, and resources required.
We also shine a spotlight on the cutting-edge world of carbon fibre production. This episode offers valuable insights for anyone in the design industry, or those curious about the intricate art of manufacturing and bringing a product to life.
Journals explored:
- History of one of New Zealand’s most advanced manufacturing & R&D facilities in the heart of Morningside.
- What is R&D - In-depth discussion on the whole process start to finish
- Prototyping vs Mass Production - how do you transition from prototype to finished products
- The cost between low volume & high-volume production
- The Black Art of Manufacturing - what exactly is a tool room & why do molds for injection molding cost what they do
- Are Injection Mold tools still hand polished & how many parts will a mold make in its lifetime
- Adept’s relationship with Fisher & Paykel Healthcare
- Robotics - when do these get introduced into the line
- Why do companies select Adept over offshore
- Why consult with a specialist
- How much more of Morningside real estate will become Adept
