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How Hardware Startups Use Design for Manufacturability
In episode 127 of Hardware Startups with Fexingo, Lucas and Luna dive into Design for Manufacturability (DFM) — the practice of designing products specifically for efficient, cost-effective production. Using the example of the original Roomba, they explore how iRobot's engineers reduced parts count and simplified assembly to hit a price point that created a new consumer category. The episode breaks down specific DFM rules: reducing fasteners, minimizing part numbers, avoiding tight tolerances, and designing for automated assembly. Lucas explains how a ten-cent screw can add a dollar to…
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