Cost-Focused Design

Significantly cut manufacturing costs through the world's most powerful product simplification and "should cost" application.

DFMA diagram showing product simplification and cost drivers

DESIGN FOR ASSEMBLY (DFA)

DESIGN FOR MANUFACTURING (DFM)

SHOULD COST ANALYSIS

DFMA: Should-Costing Software

Gain instant clarity into product cost drivers. DFMA Should-Costing analyzes material, process, geometry, and labor to produce transparent, early-stage estimates. Compare the same design across regions using global manufacturing data, validate supplier quotes, and benchmark competitors—so design, sourcing, and executives make confident, cost-smart decisions before tooling or sourcing commitments.

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DFMA: Product Simplification Software

Engineer smarter, leaner products from the start. DFMA Product Simplification reduces part counts and assembly operations by guiding teams toward consolidation, streamlined handling, and faster builds. The result: fewer prototypes, shorter design iterations, improved product reliability, and accelerated launches—all while cutting cost and labor across the value chain.

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Case studies:

Detailed discussions of design/organizational changes that led to average DFMA^® Software results of:

Labor cost reductions of 42%
Part count reductions of 54%
Assembly time reductions of 60%
Product development time reductions of 45%
Total product cost reductions of 50%

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Case studies:

Detailed discussions of design/organizational changes that led to average DFMA^® results of:

Labor cost reductions of 42%
Part count reductions of 54%
Assembly time reductions of 60%
Product development time reductions of 45%
Total product cost reductions of 50%

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What our clients say:

Testimonials from Dell, Dynisco, Harley-Davidson, John Deere, and many others demonstrate how DFMA^® Software has been successfully implemented across many different industries.

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Trusted by Industry-Leading Global Manufacturers to Maximize Product Profitability:

DFMA benefits many roles in your organization:

“I need to be involved during the earliest stages of product development. I need to provide accurate cost feedback to my designers.”

“I need to design products that cost less to manufacture. I need to understand the cost impact of my design choices.”

“I need to validate the prices that I am paying to suppliers. I need to ensure that we are meeting our target-cost objectives.”

“I need to provide the best tools to our product development team. I need to achieve higher margins and create better products.”

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