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WHY DFX?

This approach ensures every design decision aligns with reliability, compliance, manufacturability, cost-efficiency, and quality—meeting both engineering demands and customer expectations

At DFX Development we apply Design for X principles to unlock value at every stage of the product lifecycle.

WHY DFX?

This mindset ensures every design decision aligns with performance, manufacturability, cost, quality, sustainability and user needs.

At DFX Development we embed Design for X principles to unlock value in every stage of the product's lifecycle.

Reliability

Testability

Compliance

Ensures product's performance and durability, minimizing failures under real-world conditions.

Ensures products meet regulatory and safety standards.

Enables efficient fault detection and diagnosis through effective testing.

Manufacturability

Cost

Optimizes designs to simplify production, reduce costs and improve assembly efficiency.

Focuses on reducing overall costs without compromising quality or performance.

Design for X

Manufacturability

Reliability

Quality

Optimized for scalable production—precision bending, lamination, and assembly at high volume with minimal variation.

Engineered for precision and consistency—ensuring each part meets customer-defined standards for appearance, fit, and funtional performance.

Engineered to withstand real-world stressors—thermal cycles, UV exposure, delamination, and impact—ensuring long-term performance.

Cost

Compliance

Balanced design and material choices to meet aggressive cost targets without compromising quality or function.

Designed to meet strict global automotive standards like DOT, ECE, and FMVSS for safety and certification readiness.

Design for X

OUR Services

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Custom product development (non-glazing) that applies strategic design, advanced tech, and DFX principles to create solutions that are efficient, scalable, and built for impact.

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Functional Glass Design Consulting

Boutique Product Design Consulting

Switchable

Ambient & Functional Lighting

Photovoltaic

Displays

Antennas

Touch Control Sensors

Electronic Controls Systems

OUR Services

Automotive Product design combining APQP process and DfX mindset, focused on Advanced Glazing Systems combining embedded functional features:

Custom product development (non-glazing) that applies strategic design, advanced tech, and DFX principles to create solutions that are efficient, scalable, and built for impact.

Functional Glass Design Consulting

Boutique Product Design Consulting

Switchable

Ambient & Functional Lighting

Photovoltaic

Displays

Antennas

Touch Control Sensors

Electronic Controls Systems

OUR Services

Automotive Product design combining APQP process and DfX mindset, focused on Advanced Glazing Systems combining embedded functional features:

Functional Glass Design Consulting

Switchable Systems

Ambient & Functional Lighting

Photovoltaic

Embedded Displays

Embedded Antennas

Touch Control Sensors

Electronic Controls Systems

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DfX Founder

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Design smarter.

Build better.

Stay ahead.

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Design shapes decisions. Smart design makes them easier, faster and in your favor.

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Metro Detroit - Michigan - USA

+1 734 474 1164

WHY DFX?

This approach ensures every design decision aligns with reliability, compliance, manufacturability, cost-efficiency, and quality—meeting both engineering demands and customer expectations

At DFX Development we apply Design for X principles to unlock value at every stage of the product lifecycle.

WHY DFX?

This mindset ensures every design decision aligns with performance, manufacturability, cost, quality, sustainability and user needs.

At DFX Development we embed Design for X principles to unlock value in every stage of the product's lifecycle.

Reliability

Testability

Compliance

Ensures product's performance and durability, minimizing failures under real-world conditions.

Ensures products meet regulatory and safety standards.

Enables efficient fault detection and diagnosis through effective testing.

Manufacturability

Cost

Optimizes designs to simplify production, reduce costs and improve assembly efficiency.

Focuses on reducing overall costs without compromising quality or performance.

Manufacturability

Reliability

Quality

Optimized for scalable production—precision bending, lamination, and assembly at high volume with minimal variation.

Engineered for precision and consistency—ensuring each part meets customer-defined standards for appearance, fit, and funtional performance.

Engineered to withstand real-world stressors—thermal cycles, UV exposure, delamination, and impact—ensuring long-term performance.

Cost

Compliance

Balanced design and material choices to meet aggressive cost targets without compromising quality or function.

Designed to meet strict global automotive standards like DOT, ECE, and FMVSS for safety and certification readiness.

Functional Glass Design Consulting

Boutique Product Design Consulting

Functional Glass Design Consulting

Boutique Product Design Consulting

Functional Glass Design Consulting

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Andres SarmientoDfX Founder

"

Design smarter.

Build better.

Stay ahead.

Follow DFX Development on LinkedIn for ideas that drive real-world results.

"

Design shapes decisions. Smart design makes them easier, faster and in your favor.

Andres Sarmiento
DfX Founder