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Why Hardware Startups Are Designing for Manufacturing
When hardware startups prototype, they often design for perfect function, not for production. That leads to costly redesigns and delays later. In this episode, Lucas and Luna unpack a concrete case: a small robotics startup that slashed its production cost by 30% by making one simple design change — swapping a custom-machined bracket for a stamped metal part. They explain the concept of 'design for manufacturing' (DFM), the seven rules every hardware founder should know, and why the cheapest part on the BOM can be the most expensive if it's not manufacturable. Lucas brings in a…
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