DFM can reduce avoidable cost by identifying unnecessary process complexity, poor panel utilization, uncommon materials, excessive tolerances, difficult component choices or test access problems before tooling and purchasing. It should not reduce cost by weakening a required reliability or performance condition. The best recommendation states the expected manufacturing benefit and preserves the customer’s functional intent.
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