Optimize designs for manufacturability while they’re still flexible
CoLab helps engineering and manufacturing teams catch DFM issues early —when changes are fast and cheap to make. With AI checks, real-time feedback, and automatic issue tracking, you can align design and manufacturing before parts ever hit the floor.
- 30%shorter lead times
- 8 figuresannual cost savings
- 15%COPQ improvement
- 4Xfaster supplier reviews
- $3Msavings in one VA event
AI creates markups based on DFM best practice and your design standards
AutoReview analyzes 3D models and 2D drawings to find design improvements based on best practices for each production process – machining, casting, injection molding and more. If your company has specific guidelines, then AutoReview cites them to create even more specific feedback.
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Give manufacturing a seat at the table with lightweight markup tools
Tooling, quality, and manufacturing engineers often have valuable input — but they’re busy and don’t always have CAD access. CoLab lets you share a secure link via email to bring them into the review. They can open the model in their browser, explore freely, and leave comments when it fits their schedule. The result: the feedback you need to prevent production delays, without another meeting.
Convey why there’s manufacturability risk right on the model
When a DFM concern comes up, CoLab makes it simple to show exactly where and why. Use built-in wall thickness and draft analysis tools to draw attention to production risks, all within a shareable saved view state.
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AI surfaces DFM lessons learned from past programs
When lessons learned stay buried in unknown folders, the same DFM issues repeat themselves. When you start a review, CoLab’s Similarity Engine finds similar designs from past programs, surfacing any relevant lessons learned. Every project builds on what the last one taught you, without relying on memory or luck.
Ensure critical changes are actioned with automatic issue lists
Every comment or markup in CoLab becomes a tracked task, linked to the model itself. You can assign owners, monitor status, and close issues with full visibility across teams. That means no more “I told you about this in the review — now it’s causing scrap.” Every manufacturability concern stays visible until it’s resolved.
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“We’ve already seen a huge improvement in our DFM turnaround just from having the tooling engineers, manufacturing teams, and suppliers aligned from the start.”
Make it right the first time.
Check models against your standards, involve manufacturing SMEs early, and track every issue through to resolution — all in one system.