Industrielle Bearbeitung eines Metallbauteils durch einen Facharbeiter in der produktionsnahen Umsetzung.Industrielle Bearbeitung eines Metallbauteils durch einen Facharbeiter in der produktionsnahen Umsetzung.
Manufacturing & Assembly: We understand your Challenges

Efficient Design for Manufacturing and Assembly (DFMA)

Optimized Manufacturing starts with design - Why this Factor is crucial.

A product can only be commercially successful if it can be manufactured and assembled efficiently. Yet too often, these aspects are only considered late in the development process - resulting in costly corrections.

Our approach addresses this from the start: already in the first design phases, we factor in manufacturing processes, reduce complexity, and create solutions that integrate seamlessly into existing production workflows.

Key Success Factor: Close Collaboration between Design and Manufacturing

Good design emerges through dialogue. That's why we work closely with engineers, manufacturing, and assembly experts to evaluate design decisions for practical feasibility as early as possible. Every material choice, every type of joint, and every assembly process is thought through together to achieve optimal efficiency.

Thanks to direct coordination and iterative development, we avoid unnecessary revision loops and ensure that our designs are not only technically convincing, but also economically viable. We rely on a cooperative development process that enables practical solutions and prevents errors in production - closely aligned with your requirements.

Mehrere Personen arbeiten gemeinsam in einer produktionsnahen Umgebung und stimmen sich an einem Arbeitsplatz ab.

Your Challenges as a Manufacturer

We understand your Problems.

Innovation is the key to success, but between promising ideas and actual implementation, unexpected hurdles often arise. Development managers, production managers, and technical directors face the daily challenge of balancing technological progress with economic and manufacturing requirements. Time pressure, costs, and complex production processes set clear limits.

Pressure to innovate and Production Reality

The challenge for development managers
The best ideas don't fail because of the technology, but because of implementation.

As a development manager, you have visions for new products, but production requirements, cost limits, and time pressure set tight boundaries.

How often have you had to redesign a well-thought-out concept because manufacturing and assembly weren't considered from the start? We know: innovation must not be broken by reality.

When Assembly Details determine Efficiency

Production managers in focus
Every screw, every joining position can determine whether a product is manufactured efficiently, or whether it remains a cost sink.

Cumbersome assembly steps, poorly accessible components, and high error rates are your daily challenges.

You know that a small design change can have a massive impact on assembly time. Unfortunately, this is often addressed too late.

Between Scalability and Profitability

Technical managing directors
A design may look impressive on paper, but how economically viable is it really?

As a managing director, you need to keep an eye not only on the technical, but also on the business aspects. Is the product scalable? How does the design affect material consumption and manufacturing costs? Can the assembly process be designed efficiently?

You need to be able to rely on design and production being thought through together from the very beginning.

What does your Problem look like?

Explain your problem to us. We'll find a solution together.
Solving my Problem
Automatisierte industrielle Produktionslinie mit mehreren Industrierobotern entlang eines Förderbands.

Manufacturing Issues cost Time and Money

Good Design is the solution.

Problem
High production costs due to unnecessarily complex designs.
Projekter Solution
Optimized component geometries for faster and more precise production processes.
Problem
Error-prone assembly processes that waste time and resources.
Projekter Solution
Simplified assembly processes by reducing the number of parts and clear guidance.
Problem
Excessive use of materials, which increases costs and pollutes the environment.
Projekter Solution
Use of innovative technologies, including rubber pad presses for small batches and 3D printing for prototypes.

Our DFMA Development Process

From concept to series production.

An efficiently designed product not only saves production costs, but also ensures smooth assembly and lasting quality. Our process optimizes every design from the outset for manufacturing and assembly, so that it integrates seamlessly into existing production workflows.

1: Analysis and Goal Definition

Through a detailed analysis, we identify optimization potential in manufacturing and assembly.

Process Analysis & Vulnerability Identification

Evaluation of current production methods to increase efficiency.

Material and Design Optimization

Reduction of material costs and production steps.

Planning & Coordination

Collaboration with your team to define requirements precisely.

Zwei Personen analysieren Diagramme und stimmen Ziele zu Beginn des DFMA-Entwicklungsprozesses ab.

2: Design Development with Iterative Testing

We develop manufacturing-oriented solutions that integrate seamlessly into existing production workflows.

Prototypes & Simulations

Testing design variants to optimize component geometries and assembly processes.

Structural Simplification

Reduction of the number of parts and improvement of assembly friendliness.

Technology Integration

Use of innovative manufacturing processes such as rubber pad pressing or 3D printing.

Hände entnehmen einen Prototyp aus einer Maschine während der Designentwicklung mit iterativen Tests im DFMA-Prozess.

3: Validation and Production Preparation

Before a product goes into series production, we ensure that all processes run smoothly.

Tests & Simulations

Optimization of production and assembly processes through digital and physical testing.

Ensuring Scalability

Adapting the design to different production volumes and manufacturing methods.

Accompanying Series Production

Support with quality assurance and ongoing optimization.

Person prüft technische Unterlagen in einer Werkstattumgebung zur Validierung und Produktionsvorbereitung im DFMA-Prozess.
Projekter Note
If you are primarily interested in the creative and user-centered aspects of our product design, please visit our page on Product design: aesthetic, functional, human to learn how we combine aesthetics, function and ergonomics in our process.

Design Successes from Production and Assembly

Our Projects show how efficiently thought-out Design creates measurable Benefits.

Medizintechnisches Handgerät BlueLavage als kompaktes Produktdesign mit sichtbaren Design-Awards.

Modern Medical Technology - By reducing the number of parts and integrating modular components, assembly time for a device was reduced by 30%.

Parkside Winkelschleifer mit optimierter Bauteilgeometrie im produktionsnahen Produktdesign.

Power Tools - The optimized component geometry of an angle grinder head led to a reduction in material usage of 42% less aluminum.

Mountainbike von Bionicon in freigestellter Produktdarstellung als Ergebnis industriellen Produktdesigns mit sichtbarem Award.

Cycling - The introduction of rubber pad pressing enabled cost-efficient production of small quantities while maintaining product quality and precision.

Manufacturing-oriented design: Technologies and Methods

Our Tools for your Success.

Modern manufacturing demands precise, flexible, and cost-efficient methods. We use a combination of powerful CAD software, state-of-the-art prototyping technology, and high-precision manufacturing processes to develop designs that can be implemented economically and reliably.

Person arbeitet an einem 3D-CAD-Modell zur Konstruktion eines Bauteils für Produktion und Montage.

CAD: Perfect Design for Production and Assembly

We work with two specialized CAD systems to optimally meet both creative and technical requirements:

  • Rhinoceros 3D for freeform modeling, ideal for complex organic shapes and detailed geometries.
  • SolidWorks for precise design data, optimally suited for industrial manufacturing.

With these tools, we develop designs that are functional, production-ready and easy to assemble.

3D Printing: Rapid and precise Prototype Development

Our 3D printing processes make it possible to quickly make design ideas tangible and to test them at an early stage. In particular, we rely on two technologies with specific strengths:

  • SLA printing for high-precision models with fine details - ideal for first design samples.
  • Laser sintering for robust and mechanically resilient functional prototypes.

By using additive manufacturing, we can implement design adjustments immediately and drastically reduce validation times.

Additiv gefertigter Prototyp mit komplexer Geometrie als Ergebnis des 3D-Drucks.
CNC-Maschine bearbeitet ein metallisches Bauteil während der Fertigung eines Prototyps.

CNC Machining: High-precision Manufacturing of Models and Prototypes

With our in-house gantry milling system, we produce exact models, prototypes, and workpieces that are ideal for functional and assembly testing.

3D Scanning: Precise Analysis and Digital Reproduction

Our 3D scanner with hybrid laser and LED technology captures components with maximum accuracy. This enables us to:

  • Digitization of existing components for exact post-processing.
  • Validation and optimization of production parts through detailed geometric comparisons.
  • Rapid quality control to identify deviations at an early stage.
Optisches 3D-Scan-System erfasst die Geometrie eines technischen Bauteils zur digitalen Vermessung.
Messarm erfasst ein bestehendes Bauteil zur digitalen Rekonstruktion im Reverse Engineering.

Reverse Engineering: Further developing existing Products

Through surface reconstruction and optimization, we enable the improvement of existing components. This is particularly valuable when original data is missing or older designs need to be adapted to modern manufacturing processes.

Our technologies are designed to shorten development times, reduce costs, and ensure the highest quality, so that your products can be developed not only innovatively, but also economically.

Frequently asked questions about Design for Manufacturing and Assembly

And we're happy to answer them.

How does Design for Manufacturing and Assembly improve Production Costs?

DFMA reduces production costs significantly through systematic optimization already in the development phase. The approach simplifies products by consolidating components and standardizing parts. Fewer parts mean lower material and storage costs.

The method minimizes manufacturing steps by selecting simpler production processes and avoiding unnecessary tolerances. Complex geometries are limited to what is necessary, reducing machining time and tooling costs.

In assembly, companies benefit from shorter cycle times: self-aligning components, unambiguous joining directions, and the elimination of special tools speed up the process.

Sources of error are reduced and rework is eliminated. Studies show cost reductions of 20 - 40% alongside shorter time-to-market. Early design decisions pay off across the entire product lifecycle.

Which Technologies are important in Manufacturing-Oriented Design?

We use innovative processes such as CAD-supported design, which enables precise 3D models and simulation-based optimization. 3D printing accelerates the prototyping phase and allows rapid iterations before components enter series production.

For precise functional and series components, we use CNC manufacturing, injection molding optimization, and where needed, rubber pad pressing - which offers particular advantages for complex shapes and gentle forming processes.

Reverse engineering additionally supports the revision of existing products or the digitization of components.

Which industries benefit particularly from Industrial Design for Manufacturing & Assembly?

Industries with complex products and high efficiency requirements benefit especially from industrial design for manufacturing and assembly.

Our solutions are ideal for medical technology, power tools, sports equipment, and many other industries that require precisely engineered, assembly-friendly, and cost-efficiently producible products. Particularly where safe assembly processes, low part counts, and robust designs are critical, manufacturing-oriented design enables shorter production times, fewer errors, and lower unit costs.

Smaller manufacturers and innovative companies also benefit from well-thought-out designs, as they can get to series production faster and sustainably improve their product quality.

More Projects

A small selection of projects that are not ordinary even for us.

PARKSIDE PERFORMANCE® Series: Tool Design That Makes Performance Visible
Lettmann Paddle Technology: Professional CAD Implementation and Mold Making for Canoe Paddles
Mistral SUP Pumpe 12V – elektrisches Pumpensystem für Stand-Up-Paddle-Boards.
Mistral SUP Pump 12V: Never Pump Manually Again
SILVERCREST® Stick Vacuum: Home Appliance Design That Creates Space
PARKSIDE® Cordless Compressor Design Process: How We Unite Brand Consistency and Innovation
nevadent Sonic Toothbrush: Hygienic High-Performance Oral Care Design
PARKSIDE® Thermal Weed Killer: A Product Design Challenge Without Any Chemicals
PARKSIDE Performance PWSAP 40 Akku-Winkelschleifer – Produktdesign Projekt.
PARKSIDE Performance® Angle Grinder: Thoughtful Design for Powerful Precision
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