Draper Factory Tour for Architects and Designers
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Sponsored by Draper, Inc.
Participants will embark on a guided tour of the Draper, Inc., manufacturing facility located in Spiceland, Indiana. The tour encompasses 10 buildings and 500,000 square feet of manufacturing space. This tour covers modern manufacturing methods used in the production of window shades, projection screens, projector lifts, gymnasium equipment, custom solar control solutions, and AV mounting and structure solutions. Participants will learn how the manufacturing processes for these products have evolved and how they pertain to the design and operation of modern buildings, with a particular emphasis (if appropriate) on their area of specialty.
Based in Spiceland, IN, Draper manufactures projection screens, AV mounts and structures, window shades, and gymnasium equipment. The family-owned and -operated business was founded in 1902 by Luther O. Draper and is owned and managed by his descendants. With locations in the United States and Sweden, Draper ships products to dealers throughout the United States and more than 100 countries. To learn more about Draper, visit www.draperinc.com.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
Explain the materials and processes behind the manufacturing of window shades. Learning Objective 2: Recognize materials and processes behind the manufacturing of gymnasium equipment. Learning Objective 3: Explain the design and production process for custom, project-based solutions. Learning Objective 4: Communicate the differences between domestic and international supply chains and their impact on project scheduling. Learning Objective 5: Learn how lean manufacturing processes contribute to product manufacturing. Learning Objective 6: Correctly specify shades, screens, and gym equipment based on project and material requirements rather than generic specifications. Learning Objective 7: Comprehend testing procedures and standards for window shades, projection screens, and gym equipment. Learning Objective 8: Explain the materials and processes behind the manufacturing of projection screens.
