The water industry is under increasing pressure to deliver infrastructure projects efficiently while maintaining high-quality standards. Design for Manufacture and Assembly (DfMA) has grown significantly within the sector, offering a structured approach to streamline the fabrication process. By integrating DfMA principles, Shearfab has gained a reputation for supplying quality products and services to the UK’s leading control panel and system integration companies servicing the water industry.
Resulting in cost savings, reduced environmental impact, increased productivity and project delivery. One such company is our customer Lloyd Morris Electrical, leaders in advanced control and automation to the water utility sector.
DfMA focuses on designing components with ease of manufacturing in mind. This approach eliminates inefficiencies inherent in traditional construction. Standardised components reduce material waste, lower labour costs, and decrease installation time. The team at Shearfab manufactures the MCC cabinets, steel bases, raised support work, access steps and platforms ensuring consistency and reliability, resulting in higher precision and quality control.
Water industry regulation demands increased efficiency, value-driven solutions and cutting edge technologies. Design for Manufacture and Assembly (DfMA) assists in meeting these evolving industry expectations. It plays a vital role in promoting sustainability within the water industry as the fabrication process allows for better material optimisation, reducing waste and minimising carbon footprint. Also, since components are designed for efficient assembly, projects require fewer on-site resources, leading to a reduction in emissions from transportation and site operations.
With increasing industry-wide expectations for efficiency, sustainability, and reduced environmental impact, integrating a DfMA approach assists the UK water sector to meet its strategic objectives effectively contributing to a more resilient and future-ready sector.
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