DFM-from concept to reality. (On the Line).(design for manufacture)(Brief Article) From: Electronic Packaging & Production | Date: May 1, 2002 | COPYRIGHT 2002 Reed Business Information. This material is published under license from the publisher through the Gale Group, Farmington Hills, Michigan.  All inquiries regarding rights should be directed to the Gale Group.Copyright information

Design for manufacture (DFM) has been in the electronics engineering lexicon for many years, but only recently have electronics manufacturers fully implemented its practice. In fact, today's time-to-market pressures almost dictate DFM capability and use to ensure customer satisfaction and value differentiation among highly competitive businesses.

Simply put, DFM means coordinating product design with manufacturing plant capability to maximize efficiency at the lowest co...

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