Checklist for Process Flow
DFiMDESIGN FOR INNOVATION IN
MANUFACTURING
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WHAT IS DESIGN FOR INNOVATION IN MANUFACTURING?
Design for Innovation in Manufacturing (DfIM) is a framework for avoiding costly and time consuming defects within product development process by integrating novel and innovative changes in the process of supporting products in the NPI (New Product Introduction) process
Processes and tools used illustrate (in the accompanying DFiM presentation) on how to modify the product development processes in parallel and collaboration with NPI engineers building-in-innovation opportunities in to the products and the processes as well as helping to sustain higher levels of quality and maintain cost controls while introducing new, novel, unique and patentable solutions
DfIM helps reduce risk and uncertainty, especially when combined with DFM tools that virtually represent the mfg. envelope because it targets the limiting effects of the process envelope on new / novel product changes.
Note: Only a three of the tools of the SI (Systematic Innovation) toolkit were used and applied in this version of a DFiM checklist, it is true that there other SI tools that can and should be used if there is a particularly challenging problem that needs to be addressed. (For an illustration of all of the tools in Systematic Innovation toolbox- refer to page after the checklist)
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NOTES FOR DFIM USE AND APPLICATION
The application and use of DFM/A is a well established methodology for managing the introduction of new product designs being introduced into the manufacturing process (what we call the manufacturing envelope)
The DFiM approach complements the typical DFM/A approach that many OEM’s and contract manufacturing firms use today in modern manufacturing processes
The checklist here was specifically defined for application in the electronics engineering, PCBA (Printed Circuit Board Assembly) and H/W System DFM/A processes. While it is generic, it can equally be applied in the semiconductor EDA domain, without issue, as these processes are very closely related.
It is also applicable for other manufacturing processes where DFM/A is applied metal machining sheet metal processing wood processing plastics production powder metallurgy metal forging and welding
If you would like more information on standard DFM/A checklists, please check out these links: Design for Manufacturability Guidelines
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Customer Requirements,
Data Standards
e-CAD data input CAM / DFMs/w package
Run Design for Manufacturability
Analysis and review results
Do manufacturability
issues exist?
Document Issues in the DFM report
Use principles to Identify
viable solutions
Yes
No
Prototype New
Component solutions for ES
Build ES Prototypes(w/ Mfg. Eng.
at build)
Identify Contradictions
Check DFM violations
against customer Product cost and
Performancerequirements
Low
Risk
Med & High Risk
ReviewManufacturingPerformance
(w/ mfg floor feedback)
Legend: ES = Engineering SystemCAM = Computer Automated ManufacturingDFM = Design for Manufacturability
Release Product for
High Volume Mfg
DFM Tool as a Virtual Prototyping Tool
Continue NPIBuilds forStatistical
significance
Root cause for low yield
High
Yield
Trends of ES EvolutionAnalysis
S-CurveAnalysis
Low Yield
Problem solved with standard
Engineering approach
No
Yes
DfIM Flow
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THE SYSTEMATIC INNOVATION TOOLS BOX
QUESTIONS / COMMENTS / FEEDBACK
If you have further questions, comments or feedback, please feel free to contact the author, his contact information is below.
Best of Luck on Your Innovation Journey ! !
Richard PlattManaging Partner - The Strategy + Innovation Groupwww.sig-hq.comWork: 503.421.9391Email: [email protected]: http://www.linkedin.com/in/richardplattSkype: richard.platt101
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