Design for Manufacturing Course
Master Design for Manufacturing to reduce part counts, simplify assembly, and minimise defects. Through a handheld mixer case study, learn DFM rules, material selection, and factory flow to help Operations teams improve throughput, quality, and unit cost efficiency. This course equips you with practical skills for production-ready designs that save time and money in manufacturing.

from 4 to 360h flexible workload
valid certificate in your country
What will I learn?
This Design for Manufacturing Course teaches you to transform a basic handheld mixer into an efficient, production-ready design. You will learn to reduce part numbers, streamline fastening methods, select affordable materials, and prepare for injection moulding. Gain skills in mapping assembly, testing, and factory processes, applying DFM and DFA principles, and documenting modifications with precise metrics, standards, and quality controls for quicker, dependable production.
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Develop skills
- Define product requirements by turning performance and safety needs into clear specifications.
- Apply DFM rules to reduce part count, simplify assemblies, and lower unit costs quickly.
- Optimise plastics and moulding by selecting resins, wall thickness, draft angles, and rib details.
- Redesign assemblies using snap-fits, poka-yoke, and modular subassemblies for better flow.
- Build factory-ready plans by mapping assembly flow, tests, and key quality checkpoints.
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