To continue reading this content, please enable JavaScript in your browser settings and refresh this page. Design for manufacturing (DFM) is the process of designing ...

Because I had an upcoming Technology Report on my plate on the subject of design for manufacturing (DFM), I decided to pick Byers' brain a bit. Chuck's first comment on DFM was to remind me that the ...

The manufacturing world is undergoing a profound transformation based on new design technologies that couple 3D representations of highly complex structures with artificial intelligence, model-based ...

With innovation, products are quickly becoming more complex, sophisticated, and personalized. Change is already underway in a number of fields. 3D printing is revolutionizing production of metal parts ...

For a good look at the power of lean engineering and design for manufacturing, the Ford Taurus is a leading example. “A lot of the early success stories that happened with DFMA were in the automotive ...

A step-by-step walkthrough of a typical workflow and data transfer. The author emphasizes understanding teamwork dynamics applied to design and manufacturing methods. Strategies for CAD/CAM workflow.

Electronics design engineers spend substantial effort on schematics, simulation, and layout. Yet, a component’s long-term success also depends on how well its physical form aligns with downstream ...

During the first half of the forum, each of the seven panelists identified what he or she saw as the most important issues in manufacturing. Some spoke broadly about manufacturing, while others ...