What is holding you back? Select the problems that matter to you. You can choose more than one, or skip ahead to the printing details.
We have reached a physical limit The current process cannot reach the size, strength, geometry or output we need. We rely on one supplier or country A critical part, material or tool depends on an external source we cannot readily replace. The workaround costs too much A small defect or disruption demands expensive prevention, checks or recovery. Too much material, energy or capacity is lost Extra material is added for safety margins or machined away afterward. Scrap, wasted energy and idle equipment add to the loss. The next step is held up A delay in this part or process keeps another operation, assembly or delivery waiting. Parts or tools do not last long enough A component, tool or other asset loses its usefulness sooner than the job requires. We cannot make what we need A required manufacturing capability is missing altogether. We must meet a requirement A mandatory rule or sovereignty requirement must be met before we can make or use the part.
Which physical limit stops your part or process from going further?
Which part, material or tool ties you to that supplier or country?
What do you do to compensate for the problem, and what makes that workaround so costly?
Where is the loss: material added for safety factors, machining, scrap, energy or idle equipment?
What is waiting for this part, and how much delay does that create?
What wears out or loses performance too soon, and how long does it need to last?
What part or feature can you not make with the capabilities available today?
Which mandatory rule or sovereignty requirement must the part or process meet?
What does this cost you today? How often does it happen? Not sure yet Every build On some builds At a particular size or production rate Occasional but costly It blocks a planned application
