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Why Ignoring DFM Feedback Can Cost You Millions

A working prototype does NOT mean your product is ready for mass production. In this episode of China Manufacturing Decoded, Adrian and Paul Adams explain why ignoring Design for Manufacturing (DFM) feedback is one of the most expensive mistakes hardware teams make, and how it can lead to tooling failures, quality issues, production delays, and massive financial losses. Using a real case study, Paul breaks down: Why prototype success creates false confidence How DFM warnings are often dismissed under time pressure Why production materials and tolerances behave differently The true cost difference between fixing issues before vs after tooling How ignoring DFM damages timelines, costs, and brand reputation You'll want to listen to this episode because it could save you hundreds of thousands, or even millions, of dollars. EPISODE CHAPTERS 00:00 Prototype success vs production reality 01:17 Why DFM warnings get ignored 01:58 Real-world DFM failure case 03:19 What prototypes actually validate 04:56 Tolerance differences explained 05:00 Material behavior in production 06:08 Tooling and demolding risks 07:02 Cosmetic vs functional failures 07:32 Assembly inconsistency costs 08:21 Transport and environmental failures 09:07 Warranty, returns, and brand damage 09:53 Pre-tooling vs post-tooling costs 10:34 Why rushing delays launches 11:50 Investor pressure and risk 13:36 DFM best practices 14:48 Early CM involvement 16:41 NPI checklists and processes 18:06 Final DFM warning FURTHER READING Sofeast conducts your DFM review for Manufacturing in Asia - https://www.sofeast.com/product-engin... The New Product Introduction Process Guide - https://www.sofeast.com/resources/new... Handover to Manufacturing: What NOT to do & Best Practices - https://qualityinspection.org/handove... Listen to all of our podcast episodes and subscribe on your favorite player: https://www.sofeast.com/resources/chi...