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Description

The use of 3D visualization and documentation in manufacturing data plays a crucial role in reducing defects and production delays. DFMStream® is an intuitive and comprehensive toolset that enables engineers and designers to analyze, verify, and optimize printed circuit board (PCB) designs for effective manufacturing outcomes. This tool evaluates design and manufacturing rules across PCB design databases, Gerber files, and NC data at any point during the PCB design phase. Furthermore, DFMStream enhances collaboration between engineers/designers and fabricators. Even if PCB designs pass the standard design rule checks within the PCB CAD system, they can still harbor significant issues that can impede a smooth transition to manufacturing and assembly. Often, these issues are uncovered just before production begins, as design data undergoes processing for PCB manufacturing or assembly. Such flaws frequently lead to expensive delays in bringing products to market, necessitating design revisions and reprocessing to resolve problems identified in the pre-production stage. By utilizing DFMStream, teams can proactively address potential design issues, ultimately streamlining the production process and improving time-to-market efficiency.

Description

Elysium's DFX Analyzer is a sophisticated tool designed for analyzing geometry features in CAD models, streamlining the process of validating design quality in relation to manufacturability, machinability, and moldability. This tool can identify geometric features directly from CAD files, even in the absence of feature histories, and assesses them against a customizable library of preset criteria across various domains, including plastic parts, sheet metal, and assemblies. Common evaluations encompass factors such as wall thickness, undercuts, sharp edges, draft angles, boss/rib constraints, hole placements, narrow widths near bends, and proximity of holes to bends. By identifying potential manufacturing challenges early in the design process, DFX Analyzer contributes to minimizing rework, optimizing engineering time, accelerating lead times, and reducing overall manufacturing expenses. Moreover, it seamlessly integrates into current workflows through capabilities like batch processing, PDM APIs, and plug-ins tailored for major CAD software, making it a versatile addition to any design team's toolkit. Ultimately, the DFX Analyzer empowers users to enhance product quality and efficiency at every stage of the design process.

API Access

Has API No 

API Access

Has API Yes 

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Integrations

Microsoft Excel No 

Integrations

Microsoft Excel Yes 

Pricing Details

No price information available.
Free Trial Yes 
Free Version No 

Pricing Details

No price information available.
Free Trial No 
Free Version No 

Deployment

Web-Based Yes 
On-Premises No 
iPhone App No 
iPad App No 
Android App No 
Windows Yes 
Mac No 
Linux No 
Chromebook No 

Deployment

Web-Based Yes 
On-Premises No 
iPhone App No 
iPad App No 
Android App No 
Windows No 
Mac No 
Linux No 
Chromebook No 

Customer Support

Business Hours Yes 
Live Rep (24/7) No 
Online Support Yes 

Customer Support

Business Hours Yes 
Live Rep (24/7) Yes 
Online Support Yes 

Types of Training

Training Docs Yes 
Webinars Yes 
Live Training (Online) No 
In Person Yes 

Types of Training

Training Docs Yes 
Webinars Yes 
Live Training (Online) No 
In Person Yes 

Vendor Details

Company Name

DownStream

Country

United States

Website

www.downstreamtech.com/products/dfmstream/

Vendor Details

Company Name

Elysium

Founded

1984

Country

United States

Website

www.elysium-global.com/en/solution/dfx-analyzer/dfm/

Product Features

PCB Design

3D Visualization No 
Autorouting No 
Collaboration Tools No 
Component Library No 
Design Rule Check No 
Differential Pair Routing No 
Schematic Editor No 

Product Features

Manufacturing

Accounting Integration No 
ERP No 
MES No 
MRP No 
Maintenance Management No 
Purchase Order Management No 
Quality Management No 
Quotes/Estimates No 
Reporting/Analytics No 
Safety Management No 
Shipping Management No 

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