In this session, Mathew Stevenson and Mike Galloway delve into the critical intersection of Design
for Manufacturing (DFM) and Design for Assembly (DFA), with a focused lens on prototyping:

• DFM Considerations:
  Understanding how board layout, material selection, and variant flexibility impact early-
  stage manufacturability while maintaining quality and speed.
• DFA Insights:
  Exploring strategies to simplify assembly for fast-turn prototypes—covering aspects such as
  part placement, solder paste optimization, and pick-and-place setup to eliminate rework and
  callbacks.
• SMT Optimization Techniques:
  Mike shares hands-on tactics and real-world examples in SMT prototyping, emphasizing
  process efficiency and yield improvements.
• Scaling to Production:
  The speakers highlight the crucial bridge from prototype to production: refining design and
  manufacturing methods to ensure seamless scale-up without compromise.
• Risk Mitigation & Best Practices:
  Attendees will learn how to proactively identify common DFM/DFA pitfalls early in design,
  enabling faster time-to-market and robust prototype success.