Product Manufacturing and Design for Manufacturing (DFM)

Injection molding machine producing plastic product parts

A good design that can’t be made at the right price isn’t finished. GloberDesign designs every product with manufacturing in mind, then helps you find the right factory and get your first units made.

Design for manufacturing (DFM)

Before a single mold is cut, we review your design for how it will actually be made. That means checking wall thickness, draft angles, part count, materials and assembly, so the factory can produce it reliably and you avoid expensive tooling changes later.

  • Material and process selection: injection molding, CNC machining, sheet metal and casting
  • Fewer parts where possible, to cut cost and assembly time
  • Tolerance and fit review between parts
  • Production-ready CAD files and drawings for the factory

Factory sourcing

We work with associated factories in the USA, China and Central America. We match your product to a factory that fits its process, quality needs and quantity, and we handle communication with the factory on your behalf.

CNC machining of a metal part for a product prototype

Small runs and mass production

Whether you need a few hundred units to test the market or a full production order, we support both. Samples are reviewed before mass production starts, so problems are caught early.

Packaging and logistics

We design retail packaging and help coordinate shipping, so your product arrives ready to sell.

Products we’ve taken to production

  • Power Breezer: a portable cooling fan for military and homeland security use. GloberDesign was part of the team that took it from concept to production, including factory sourcing.
  • FacesMe: an illuminated display box with a 3D visual effect. Product design, prototyping and factory sourcing.
  • Bondi: a flexible phone holder that sold more than two million units. Read the case study.

Frequently asked questions

Should I manufacture in the USA or overseas?
It depends on quantity, cost targets and timing. Overseas production is usually cheaper per unit at higher volumes, while US production is faster to start and easier to manage for smaller runs. We’ll recommend the best fit for your product.

Can you work from someone else’s design?
Yes. We can review existing CAD files for manufacturability and prepare them for production.

Do I need a prototype before manufacturing?
Almost always. A prototype lets you test fit, function and looks before you pay for tooling.

Talk to us about manufacturing your product

Related services: Product Design, 3D Modeling, Prototyping, Product Packaging.