"I think furniture designers/engineers are going to have to look across the industries and see where other applications can add value.  It's not enough to just assume people will install the anti tip anchors.  I don't think its an epidemic to your point, but BIFMA standards may have to be modified.  Check out the link below. https://www.nationalofficefurniture.com/NOF_DATA/documents/eBrochures/adve_comm_assembly_lat_fil_drw_removal.pdf"

"There would be some efficiencies in shipping to a destination for welding, but depending on the joint needed, you may not have to weld.  It could be a "locking joint".  Check out a technology from Industrial Origami with sheet metal.  I have worked with them in the past.   Both technologies could contribute to a KD philosophy for metal."