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Design for manufacturability (DFM) is the practice of designing products in a way that makes the manufacturing process more efficient. The end goal is to produce high-quality products at a lower cost. A well-executed DFM process begins early on in the design phase and continues throughout the entire product lifecycle. It should involve a cross-functional team from engineering, quality, purchasing, and manufacturing as well as external supply chain partners. Getting input from all key stakeholders helps mitigate production issues, improve quality, and reduce the cost of goods sold (COGS).
Design for manufacturability (DFM) is the concept of optimizing the design of a product to make it easier and less expensive to assemble and mass-produce.
Five fundamental principles underpin DFM, all of which must be carefully taken into account during the design phase:
DFM in design is the practice of considering the buildability of a product early in the design stages to prevent late stage mistakes and ensure a more efficient manufacturing process. When adopting this methodology, engineering takes into account the assembly process, testing, and potential factory constraints at the early stages of design.
Learn how to streamline manufacturing processes and supply chain management to bring products to market faster by reading our best practices.
