Design for manufacturing (DFM) | Encube

Validate design prior to production

Automatically identify CNC milling risks early to safeguard marginal costs and avoid time-to-market delays by securing manufacturability at the point of design

Spot geometry risks based on material selection

Instantly validate designs with automated analysis that adapts to the intended material. Ensure perfect tool access and manufacturability constraints in seconds.

Resolve issues with AI guidance

Empower every designer with manufacturing expertise through AI-powered insights that surface cost drivers and design trade-offs

Organize insights by action

Review and order DFM insights into actionable tasks so teams can prioritize, track resolution and prevent issues from slipping through

Generate a detailed report

Turn DFM insights into a shareable document to align teams and suppliers on necessary design changes

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Supplier Collaboration

Bring key suppliers into the conversation during product design to secure alignment faster and avoid costly mistakes and miscommunication when it’s time to go into production.

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Customer Collaboration

Keep customers in the loop, in real time or asynchronously, to ensure they remain on the same page as your internal team. From outset to delivery.

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