Not reducing costs, but avoiding them: DFMA is integrated into DaimlerChrysler's WTU (value/technical investigation process). The method is systematically applied by a group of value analysis experts for preventive cost optimisation and...

Various applications of DFMA: e.g. an industrial vacuum cleaner with a 35% reduction in component costs and a 65% reduction in assembly time compared to its predecessor, with 55% fewer parts. Furthermore, a franking machine for office automation with DFA and...

The historical development of DFMA. The use of DFA in industry on a linear drive, where the number of parts was reduced by 30% in the design phase and assembly costs were cut by 50%. The application at Vorwerk in Wuppertal....