Design for Manufacturing (DFM)

Design for manufacturing (DFM) is the process for design engineers to review the design of a product to optimize its dimensions, materials, tolerances and functionality through the most efficient manufacturing means possible.

Eliminate Errors During Design Handoff Share Version-Controlled Release Packages

Technical Documentation Preparing the Silkscreen To assist in resolving common Design for Manufacture (DFM) issues faced by having silkscreen overlapping exposed copper, holes and board shape, the PCB editor includes a dedicated feature for preparing the silkscreen for your boards. These issues can be effectively addressed by: automated clipping of silkscreen lines and arcs; automated clipping or movement of fills and regions; automated…