
This collection of articles explore how to design a product to be simple and easy to manufacture – cutting out stages of production and making other design choices that simplify the production process.
Latest articles on design for manufacturing

Design for manufacturing vs design for assembly
DfM and DfA are two approaches to reduce production costs – this article explores the differences, and how to integrate both different design philosophies.

Design for manufacturing: How it can reduce manufacturing costs
This article explores the importance of design for manufacture – DfM – in reducing manufacturing costs, with key examples.

Design for manufacturing: How it can reduce manufacturing costs
This article explores the importance of design for manufacture – DfM – in reducing manufacturing costs, with key examples.

Design for manufacturing vs design for assembly
DfM and DfA are two approaches to reduce production costs – this article explores the differences, and how to integrate both different design philosophies.