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Yes and on top of that a lot of products are "designed for assembly" which often means using parts that 'click' together, instead of using screws. This means th
by hencq 14y ago
Yes and on top of that a lot of products are "designed for assembly" which often means using parts that 'click' together, instead of using screws. This means they're fast to assemble, but almost impossible to take apart again, making repairs overly difficult and costly.
- maxerickson 14y agoIndeed. There was even a "Design for Manufacturability" elective in my ME undergrad. I don't recall seeing a countervailing "Design for Serviceability". I think another factor is the inordinate price sensitivity of the aggregate consumer.