Design for Assembly (DFA)

Cadence is a full-service medical device contract manufacturing organization (CMO) serving MedTech and Pharma OEMs worldwide. It provides early-stage product design and development collaboration through complete manufacturing and full supply chain management, with vertically integrated capabilities from concept to commercialization.

CNC sharpeningcomplex machiningCustom automation and semi-automationdeep drawDesign for manufacturability (DFM)Finished device assembly and packagingFinite Element Analysis (FEA)FMEAinjection moldinginsert moldingmetal injection moldingovermoldingPrecision laser processingprecision metal stampingProcess validation (IQ/OQ/PQ)rapid prototypingSterilization managementwelding

Docent Design & Manufacturing, established in 2015 in Yakima, WA, provides custom tooling, assembly fixtures, custom CNC machinery, facility equipment, robotics integration, facility guarding, and engineering & manufacturing support. It offers full life cycle product development from initial sketch through end of life, working with customers onsite. The company is a certified woman-owned, family-owned small business and a 100% U.S. based manufacturer.

3 axis CNC router4 axis CNC machiningbellows manufacturingCAD conversionsDesign for manufacturability (DFM)expansion formingFinite Element Analysis (FEA)machine and tool design and fabricationproduct renderingproof testingrobotics integrationroll formingtest fixtures

of pageYour Concierge Engineering, Prototyping, and Product Development Partner From Concept to LaunchSimplifying Complex Product Development With Personalized Engineering ExpertiseStart a Project Services Forward Engineering, LLC provides mechanical engineering services, product development services, mechanical design, prototype development, fixture design, reverse engineering, manufacturing support, and engineering consulting for clients throughout Southern California, including Los Angeles, Orange County, Inland Empire, and across the United States.Reverse Engineering & Legacy SupportCustom Equipment and Fixture DesignProduct Development & Mechanical DesignCommon Challenges We Solve​​ Product designs that are stalled Manufacturing cost reduction initiatives Legacy equipment with missing CAD files Obsolete components requiring reverse engineering Custom equipment and fixture design.

3D CAD modeling (SolidWorks)BOM developmentdesign for manufacturing (DFM)design reviewsengineering consultingfixture designmanufacturing drawings with GD&T per ASME Y14.5mechanical system designproduct architectureprototype fabricationreverse engineeringtestingvalue engineering