Design for Excellence (DfX) with ESCATEC

Design your electronics products for quality, cost, and manufacturability

When developing a new electronics product, the path from prototype to production is fraught with risks that can derail even the most innovative ideas. Whether you’re a budding startup or established enterprise, ESCATEC’s Design for Excellence (DfX) services are engineered to help you eliminate those risks entirely.

Our DfX offering combines expert industry insight with in-depth technical reviews across electrical, mechanical, firmware, and supply chain domains.

Choose from three tailored service packages—Essential, Advanced, or Pro—to suit your project's complexity and goals.

Essential

High-level design check with  quick improvement tips

CHF 3,000

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Basic schematic review
PCB technology review
Mechanical manufacturability review
Cost driver scan
BOM risk screening
Basic firmware architectural review

what you get

1-hour pre + 1-hour post project consultation time
Post project findings presentation & discussion
Summary report with key risks and top-level DfX suggestions

Advanced

Detailed evaluation with  targeted recommendations

CHF 5,400

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Everything in Essential, Plus:

Extended schematic review
Extended PCB design review
Manufacturability risks and assembly process review
Recommendation of alternative key components and processes
Static code analysis
Controller selection review

WHAT YOU GET

2-hour project introduction consultation
2-hour technical consultation post review
Detailed summary report with key risks and DfX suggestions

Pro

Deep dive with full design insights  and strategic guidance

CHF 9,600

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Everything in Advanced, Plus:

PCB library check
BOM cost optimisation and supply chain evaluation
Draft alternative design concepts
Material evaluation for manufacturability and performance
Embedded system considerations and interface review
Code screening

WHAT YOU GET

2-hour project introduction consultation
4-hour in-depth feedback consultation post review
Comprehensive summary report with key risks and DfX suggestions
Several system design alternatives (basic 3D-CAD)
Development project outlook

Ready to de-risk and enhance your design?

Schedule a virtual meeting to discuss your project and the best package for your needs.

Why DfX with ESCATEC?

With over four decades of manufacturing experience and a focus on precision, compliance, and performance, ESCATEC helps you bring better products to market faster.

From early design validation to full-scale design optimisation, ESCATEC’s DfX services help your team:

Catch costly design flaws before prototyping
Reduce risk across the product lifecycle
Improve manufacturability and time-to-market
Optimise costs through smarter design and materials sourcing
Strengthen product quality and compliance for global markets

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To discover how ESCATEC’s DfX services can accelerate your next project!