Design for manufacturing

Design for Manufacturing (DFM): The perfect product begins with the concept

THE FINISHED PRODUCT MUST BE CONVINCING – EVERYTHING ELSE IS IRRELEVANT.

The challenge with new developments often lies in finding the right manufacturing process that takes into account cost and deadline targets as well as market-relevant quantities. At BUSSE, we help our customers realize a design that is not only aesthetically and functionally appealing, but also economically feasible to manufacture.

Thanks to our cross-industry experience and the expertise of our in-house design and engineering department, we have extensive knowledge of materials and processes as well as a broad network of suppliers. This enables us to consider manufacturing options, the associated costs, and their impact on the design as early as the design process.

To ensure that the essential subtleties of the design are not lost when it is later handed over to series production, we integrate these aspects right from the start. With our many years of experience and interdisciplinary expertise, we find the best solution at a reasonable cost.

Our range of services: More than just design

Manufacturing-oriented design: Aesthetics and function in harmony with feasibility.
Design to cost: Cost efficiency as an integral part of the design process.
Quick time to market: Fast and smooth transition of your product to series production.
MVP development: Development of minimum viable products for rapid market testing.
Quantity-dependent manufacturing strategy: Tailor-made solutions for your target quantities.
Supplier research and comparison: Informed selection of the best partners.
Amortization analysis: Transparent decision-making basis for your investment.
Production-ready data: Precise data preparation for error-free production.
Well-founded handover to series suppliers: Ensuring a smooth transition.

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Our DFM process: From concept to finished solution

Our work process is designed to minimize the risks of product development and ensure maximum efficiency.

Early analysis and strategy development

Based on the requirements of your briefing, we analyze potential discrepancies between design, costs, and quantities at an early stage. Thanks to our immense project diversity across a wide range of industries, we are familiar with a wide variety of manufacturing processes. This enables us to identify the appropriate strategy for every component size, material, and quantity.

Transparent decision-making

Thanks to our extensive network of suppliers and service providers, we can determine the approximate investment and unit costs based on preliminary data. We present this information in a clear format to enable you to make informed decisions. We attach great importance to transparent communication between you, potential suppliers, and us.

Detailed implementation and handover

Once the optimal process has been selected, we prepare the data with great attention to detail in accordance with the selected process. We are not only proficient in classic manufacturing processes, but also keep our finger on the pulse of the latest developments. This means we can also incorporate innovative methods such as additive manufacturing, rapid tooling, ceramic injection molding, and many more into your project as required.

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Reinhold Unseld, Chief Engineer

Our expertise is not only proven by 400+ awards, but also by the enthusiasm of our customers.

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Calistair

"We were particularly impressed by the enthusiasm and technical creativity of the Busse employees. The atmosphere in the project was characterized by professional looseness and great agility. We turned an idea into a finished product in 4 months!"

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Thyssenkrupp

"As an experienced design partner, BUSSE offers everything from a single source. Creative design solutions, prototyping through to small series production and UX design for software. The solution approaches and methods through to implementation always lead to a result that perfectly meets the requirements."

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Sigel

„The collaboration with the entire project team was always goal-oriented, constructive and pleasant in terms of communication. Mr. Timm and his project team always kept the functional and safety requirements in mind and understood what is also important to us in product development: can-do mentality, agile mindset as well as flexibility and efficiency in all project situations."

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Prinoth

„BUSSE is our design game-changer for snow groomers! Their UI/UX team elevates not only icons and layout but the entire user experience to a new level. Clear operation turns every ride into a pleasure. Reliable from development to series production, BUSSE is by our side. Their interface, based on precise product research, simplifies operation. Flexible, forward-thinking, and reliable – BUSSE is our satisfaction guarantee!"

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Mikron

"With BUSSE as a sparring partner, we were able to successfully work out a brand-defining design for our latest products that was appropriate for the target group. BUSSE understood our internal company processes very well and was therefore able to deliver optimal results. Deadlines were always met, you can rely on BUSSE. Anytime again!"

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Keller

"We were positively surprised by the collaboration with BUSSE in that the focus was not solely on the appearance of our product, but rather on the interplay of economical manufacturing solutions, optimized ergonomics and a functional design. The result now impresses with a coherent, unprecedented design concept."

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Britax Römer

„Child seats are not only visually complex but also technically demanding. Our longstanding partnership with BUSSE turns development into a creative experience. Design sprints and a versatile selection matrix relieve engineers, minimize time-consuming iterations. We appreciate BUSSE for their timely implementations despite limited resources. The collaboration is not only effective but also truly enjoyable!"

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Infinite Running

„What impressed me right from the start was the incorporation of many innovative ideas that led to a result that is now ready for the market. Despite patented hurdles, design concepts were fine-tuned and refined until a turnkey concept for prototypes and a near-series maturity was achieved."

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Hammer

"BUSSE has been the perfect partner for us to develop new and innovative ideas for over fifteen years. BUSSE offers a very high level of professionalism and a first-class understanding of the brand. The team has completely internalized the high standards of our projects and with exceptional creativity, as well as full dedication, has helped us to set new trends. Many of our bestsellers bear BUSSE hallmarks."

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Darda

„From the outset, BUSSE embraced our technical wishes and constraints, weaving them into a cohesive product. Their craftsmanship is impressive, making the collaboration not only enjoyable but also an inspiring process due to their expertise. It's a partnership that seamlessly blends creativity with professionalism."

Das moderne BUSSE DESIGN+ENGINEERING Headquarter mit großen Glasfenstern wird von innen beleuchtet und hebt sich vom dunkler werdenden Himmel während der Dämmerung ab. Das Bild zeigt architektonisches Design und natürliche Beleuchtungseffekte.