Lean Learnings – Design for Manufacturing and Assembly (DFMA)

When: March 11, 2026, 9:00 AM EDT
Where: Online Via Zoom

Join the Maryland World Class Consortia for a complimentary, virtual “Lean Learnings” session — fast-paced, practical discussions designed to deliver immediate value. From 9:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m., hear a focused presentation from an MWCC consultant, member company, or guest speaker on proven Lean methodologies and real-world applications.

Topic: Design for Manufacturing and Assembly (DFMA)

Join Chad Schneider, P.E., as he breaks down how thinking about Design for Manufacturing and Assembly (DFMA) early in the development process can improve the final product, get products to market faster, and avoid costly production headaches. He’ll be sharing practical tips drawn from Root3 Labs’ own Product Development process that make a big impact for smoother, more predictable outcomes. Whether you’re developing new products or improving your current manufacturing process, you’ll walk away with concrete ways to design with manufacturing in mind from the start. 

About our speaker:

Chad is the founder of Root3 Labs and a senior mechanical design engineer with over 25 years of experience developing complex electromechanical products for medical device, defense, and aerospace clients. He is a licensed Professional Engineer, earned a BS in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Maryland and an MSE in medical robotics from The Johns Hopkins University, and is named on 16 patents.