FORGE Spring 2026 Manufacturing Readiness Workshop – Design for X: So Much More Than Manufacturing

Strong products aren’t just innovative, they’re designed to be built. In this workshop, you’ll learn the five core Design for X (DfX) principles and how decisions around assembly, materials, tolerances, and sourcing directly impact cost, quality, and speed to market. We’ll explore how simplified design reduces manufacturing complexity, lowers risk, and improves reliability. You’ll walk away with a practical framework for evaluating your product through a manufacturing lens so you can catch costly issues early, streamline development, and build products that scale efficiently.