Design for Excellence: A Review and Practical Guide
Year: 2025
Type: article
Abstract: Design for Excellence (DFX) is a systematic approach of optimizing various aspects of product development such as manufacturability, cost, reliability, assembly, and sustainability. In this paper, the fundamentals of DFX are discussed with emphasis on Design for Manufacturing (DFM), Design for Assembly (DFA), Design for Cost (DFC) and other related subcategories. The study highlights the challenges of DFX implementation which include cost, complexity of manufacturability, poor assembly efficiency, and quality issues, while proposing ways of addressing these challenges. Integrated application of the DFX principles at the beginning of the design process can lead to major enhancements in efficiency, cost, and quality of the products in automotive, aerospace, electronics, and healthcare industries. This paper is a practical reference for engineers and manufacturers to understand the current trends, best practices, material selection, and design methodologies that can help in innovation and competitiveness in the manufacturing sector.
Author: Jaskaran Singh Dhiman
Language: English
Subfield: Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering
Field: Engineering
Domain: Physical Sciences
Open Access status: green
OpenAlex ID: W6968090750
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