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39. Reviewing Design for Manufacturability (DFM) and Assembly Constraints Design for Manufacturability (DFM) ensures your board can be reliably fabricated, assembled, and tested at scale, with high yield and low cost. Even a technically correct design can be impossible or costly to build if it ignores manufacturing constraints such as minimum spacing, component orientation, solderability, pick- and-place accessibility, or cleaning and inspection requirements. Early and ongoing DFM review prevents rework, delays, and unexpected costs during ramp-up. When And Where To Apply Integrate DFM review throughout the layout process, especially before final placement lock-down, before generating manufacturing files, and at every major design milestone. Engage your fabrication and assembly partners early, often, and after each significant revision. Documenting the PCB fabrication and assembly using OrCAD X