Manufacturing and Assembly
Design for

We refine designs so they are easier, faster and more cost-effective to build while keeping performance intact.

Build efficiency
Catch risks early and cut out extra complexity
Scale confidence
Match designs to the right process and volume goals
Cost savings
Lower part and material costs without losing durability

We ask how it’s made, how many times, and who is going to build it. That is how we make products easier to manufacture.

Mike Mihalka
Founder and Principal Engineer @ 29Tech
Services and capabilities

Design for manufacturing (DFM)

Design simplification and optimization

We cut complexity out of designs before they reach the production line. That means fewer parts to track, fewer assembly headaches and fewer downstream risks.

  • Part counts reduced to streamline builds
  • Component standardization across assemblies
  • Tolerance stack analysis to catch issues early
  • Failure mode evaluation to prevent downstream delays
Manufacturing process alignment

Every design needs to match the equipment, materials, and scale it will be built with. We tailor products and recommendations so your design fits your process.

  • Tailored designs for both low- and high-volume production
  • Alternate material recommendations and substitutions
  • Machining versus molding tradeoffs for cost and scale
  • Assembly line feasibility checks to avoid rework
Assembly simplification

A product should be easy to build, not a puzzle to solve. We refine designs to make them intuitive for operators and quick to assemble.

  • Fixtures integrated into assembly steps
  • Operator-first part orientation and clear labeling
  • Secondary operations reduced or removed
  • Sub-assembly grouping for faster builds
Cost reduction without compromise

We lower production costs without sacrificing durability or performance. Our teams look for efficiencies in materials, sourcing and yield.

  • Design-to-cost analysis for savings opportunities
  • Material efficiency maximized to cut waste
  • Bill of materials (BOM) optimized for cost and reliability
  • Vendor feedback loops built into sourcing
  • Feedback-driven redesigns based on field and warranty data
projects

Design for manufacturing (DFM)

Our DFM work gives products a smoother path to production by cutting costs, reducing risks and making builds easier to repeat.
Ethernet Adapter Cable
Compact, sealed and made to be worn, this adapter delivers what off-the-shelf cables can’t.
Military and Aerospace Battery
A high-energy battery system redesigned to reduce assembly risk during in-house production.
CAN Controller
From hand-built to high-volume, we built a production system that scales reliably and simplifies long-term support.
Javelin Biometric Scanner
How we built a repeatable process for sourcing, assembly and final test with confidence.

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