This phase can be used to evaluate the use of pre-fabricated components. Typically these components are referred to as commercial of the shelf (COTS) or modified of the shelf (MOTS). Design for Manufacturing (DFM) and Design for Assembly (DFA) opportunities can also been identified and implemented such as the extensive use of similar parts, i.e. standardized parts and cross-platform design techniques.
These measures of 4cost-value-modification, applied by our consultants, are accompanied by cost estimations and analyses to assure maximum benefit and optimum design alternatives.
