Management / Process Management

Design for assembly (DFA)

A specialized workshop to optimize designs for easy and efficient product assembly. The program includes reducing the number of parts, standardizing components and improving assemblability. The methodology is based on analysis of actual customer products and ROI calculations. The workshop focuses on achieving tangible cost and manufacturing time savings.

Issues

Design for installation
Production optimization
Cost reduction
Standardization of parts
Assembly time
Quality improvement
Lean design
Production efficiency
Product simplification
Error protection
ROI calculation
Design Guidelines

Benefits

Product manufacturing costs will be significantly reduced by optimizing assembly
Assembly time will be reduced by eliminating unnecessary operations
Product quality will increase by reducing assembly errors
Standardization of components will bring savings in purchasing and storage
Product assemblability will improve through a systematic approach to design
Training costs for assembly workers will be reduced
Competitive advantage will be achieved by lower production costs

Who is this training for?

Design engineers

Production engineers

Product Designers

R&D Managers

Quality engineers

Lean manufacturing specialists

Engineering directors

Prerequisites

Experience in product or process design
Knowledge of basic mechanics and manufacturing technology
Ability to analyze production costs and optimize processes
Basic knowledge of quality control and lean manufacturing

Training program

Design for assembly vs Design for production
Installation cost analysis
Strategies for reducing complexity
Benefits of standardization

Reduction in the number of parts
Optimization of the assembly sequence
Standardization of fasteners
Error protection (poka-yoke)

Analysis of customer products
DFA guidelines for organizations
ROI calculator for projects
Implementation plan in R&D

Delivery Methods

Online

Convenience of participating from anywhere
Interactive live sessions with trainer
Materials available for 30 days
No travel costs

On-site

Direct contact with trainer and group
Intensive hands-on workshops
Networking with other participants
Full focus on learning

Frequently asked questions

What are the prerequisites for this training?

For Design for assembly (DFA) we recommend: Experience in product or process design; Knowledge of basic mechanics and manufacturing technology; Ability to analyze production costs and optimize processes.

What is the format and duration of this training?

The training lasts 2 days and is available in online and on-site format. Sessions run from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM. We can also customize the schedule to fit your team's needs.

Who is this training designed for?

This training is designed for: Design engineers; Production engineers; Product Designers.