Prevention of Manufacturing and Assembly Defects – Design for Manufacturing and Assembly and Error Proofing

by Michael Popenas published on February 28, 2025

Build better products by design — not by inspection.

In this recorded webinar, we explore how Design for Manufacturing and Assembly (DFM/DFA) and Error Proofing techniques can significantly reduce defects, simplify production, and drive cost savings. As a best practice—and often a de facto requirement—DFM/DFA should be applied early in the design cycle to prevent issues before they reach the production floor.

Key topics covered:

  • Introduction to DFM/DFA principles and their role in error prevention
  • Common manufacturing defects and how DFM/DFA addresses their root causes
  • Cost benefits from product and process simplification
  • How DFMEA and PFMEA connect to DFM/DFA
  • DFM/DFA evaluation methods and rules
  • Prevention vs. inspection in manufacturing
  • How to integrate and sustain DFM/DFA in your product development system
  • Metrics and KPIs to track effectiveness

This session is ideal for engineers, quality professionals, and product development teams aiming to design products that are not only high in quality but also easy and cost-effective to manufacture and assemble.

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