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DESIGN FOR MANUFACTURING AND ASSEMBLY (DFMA)

Design For Manufacturing and Assembly (DFMA) - A formal process of making product design decisions only after fully evaluating the manufacturing processes, tools, quality control measures & equipment impacts. DFMA asks, "Can this design be manufactured at superior quality levels, using processes that will give it a clear sustainable competitive advantage?"

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