Design for Excellence
Reduce total cost, and optimize production reliability and quality
We enable our customers to be their most successful. By utilizing our global expertise and resources, we provide our customers with the highest quality while improving costs, reliability, and speed with DFX.
Reduce total number of parts
Utilize VAVE (Value Analysis and Value Engineering practices to reduce overall cost and maximize reliability.
- Best opportunity for reducing manufacturing costs
- One-piece structures optimize the manufacturing process
Utilize standard components
There are quite a few benefits to using standard components versus custom ones, such as high availability, on-time supply, better deals for quantity and standard components are less expensive.
- Highly available by suppliers
- Less expensive than custom component parts
Multi-functional design parts
Multi-use parts can be shared within multiple products, which allows less purchase orders from the supplier, versatility, less production time, and ultimately less cost.
- Single purchase order from the supplier for many products
- Reduce the total number of components in a design
Our Product Design Capabilities
Product Engineering
Lean, reliable manufacturing operation ensures products that consistently meet design and performance characteristics.
Product Validation Testing
We use state-of-the-art inspection and metrology equipment with full traceability so raw materials can be linked to products.
Lower-cost supply
Our reliable products are strategically sourced for your success, as we strive to find ideal options for your business.
Failure Mode & Effects Analysis
FMEA is a method for recognizing and reducing potential failures and their impacts, to improve reliability.
Re-engineering Products and Process
Existing customer products with re-engineering for new plant locations and product upgrades & expansion.
Design for Manufacturability
So your product is efficiently and economically manufactured and adapted to your specific needs.
Get to market faster with your single-source partner
We are agile, easy to reach and communicate with while keeping quality and personal touch as our priority.
- Global manufacturing partner from the start
- Steadfast Focus on Quality
- Full Intellectual Property Protection
- Agile, easy to reach and communicate
- Highly trained staff of manufacturing engineers
- Vertically integrated contract manufacturer
Our Process
01
Concept Introduction
We’ll listen to ensure we understand your project’s goals, specifications, pricing targets, and timeline.
02
Project Quoting
Based on your project’s business case and product information, we’ll generate a detailed and transparent proposal detailing all material and process assumptions, pricing, tooling, and terms.
03
New Product Introduction
At kick-off, we’ll collaborate with your team to deliver a complete design review that will confirm all design and manufacturing elements are understood prior to executing our 6-Gate Launch Process.
04
Production
Our Program Managers will work with your planning team to schedule your production to ensure delivery dates are achieved.
05
Design & Manufacturing Optimization and Cost Reduction
Our team will collaborate with you on design optimization and cost reduction projects.
06
Lifecycle Management
Our customer experience team cares for your product from Launch to End of Life.
Frequently asked questions
What is Design for Excellence (DFx)?
DFx consists of methods, guidelines, and standards for creating better quality products at the concept design phase.
What are the different types of Design for Excellence (DFx)?
- Design for Manufacturing (DFM)
- Design for Testing (DFT)
- Design for Reliability (DFR)
- Design for Cost (DFC)
- Design for Packaging (DFP)
What is the typical timeframe of the DFx Process?
Depending on complexity, we can offer feedback on DFx within 1 week.
How can DFM improve product quality?
By simplifying the design and reducing the number of parts, DFM can minimize the sources of failure and the need for frequent maintenance.
Why is Design for Manufacturing (DFM) important?
DFM is important because it’s about creating the process for the product as much as the product itself.