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Design for Manufacturability (DFM)

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What is Design for Manufacturability (DFM)?

Design for Manufacturability (DFM) is the process of designing parts, components or products such that they are easy to manufacture. DFM aims to reduce manufacturing costs, improve product quality, and shorten the time to market by optimizing the design for manufacturing processes. It involves considering factors such as material selection, tolerances, assembly methods, and equipment capabilities during the design phase. Common use includes optimizing printed circuit board designs, injection molded parts, and machined components.

What other technologies are related to Design for Manufacturability (DFM)?

Design for Manufacturability (DFM) Complementary Technologies

Functional dimensioning, specifying dimensions based on the function of a part, supports DFM by ensuring parts are designed with manufacturability and function in mind. It is an aspect of tolerancing.
mentioned alongside Design for Manufacturability (DFM) in 94% (59) of relevant job posts
DFA is a complementary methodology to DFM, as both aim to reduce manufacturing costs and improve product quality, with DFA focusing specifically on ease of assembly.
mentioned alongside Design for Manufacturability (DFM) in 53% (98) of relevant job posts
Geometric tolerancing is complementary to DFM as it specifies tolerances that ensure parts can be manufactured consistently and function as intended, influencing manufacturability.
mentioned alongside Design for Manufacturability (DFM) in 29% (57) of relevant job posts

Which job functions mention Design for Manufacturability (DFM)?

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