Quality by Design: Imperatives for Aerospace and Defense Manufacturing

One of the most critical and challenging aspects of modern aerospace and defense manufacturing is the need to infuse quality and reliability into every phase of product development - from initial design and material selection to prototype production, rigorous testing, manufacturing and standards qualification. After all, lives are at stake, so there is no margin for error when ensuring the safety and performance of technologies that must operate flawlessly despite prolonged exposure to extreme environmental, mechanical and thermal stressors.

This article will provide pragmatic insights and best practices for balancing connector design, manufacturing and testing requirements are needed to meet evolving demands for product reliability and durability.