What Could Go Wrong If Designers Don ’t Understand Manufacturing?

Design for Manufacturability (DFM) entails designing products so that they are optimized for production, Steve Santoro of MICRO told MD+DI. “DFM is extremely important and allows potential problems to be identified and addressed during the design phase. This process can save time, money, and wasted resources in the long run,” he said. However, “many times, product design engineers find themselves in a dilemma, due to the pressures associated with cost, time, or other factors, and dismiss manufacturing considerations—which could prove detrimental to ultimately producing the parts successfully.” Santoro will convey the value of DFM at the upcoming MD&M Minneapolis talk, “The Value of Design for Manufacturability to Achieve Product and Cost Efficiencies.” He will be speaking Thursday, November 1, at 10:30 AM at MedTech Central (Booth 1347). Designers who don’t keep DFM in mind could end up in one of two situations. “On one hand, a product can be over-designed where it’s functional, but may be too complicated to manufacture in high volume,” he said. “On the other hand, a product can be under-designed, which could lead to failure to create a functional result. “DFM is designed to achieve the lowest technical risk while providing deep u...
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