Manufacturing
Designing for Manufacture and Assembly
DfMA aligns geometry, materials, parts, tolerances and installation logic so that design intent can move into production with fewer unresolved decisions.
DfM
Design for manufacture
Shape components around suitable materials, processes, achievable tolerances, repeatable quality checks and economical production.
DfA
Design for assembly
Reduce avoidable parts, simplify sequences, clarify access and fasteners, and make on-site identification and replacement easier.
Arsum facade systems
Three routes from repeatable foundation to signature expression.
Each system is adapted to the project brief and remains subject to project-specific engineering, testing, specification and approvals.
Configurable foundation
ArCore
A repeatable panel and subframe approach for projects that need design flexibility with manufacturing-aware detailing.
Culturally grounded
ArHeritage
Custom pattern systems that translate local identity into buildable facade elements, with optional daylight and shading review.
Signature expression
ArIcon
Hybrid feature zones for landmark projects where two-dimensional pattern and three-dimensional form work as one system.
Design-to-delivery
A coordinated manufacturing path.
Brief and pattern
Define identity, performance questions, material intent and constraints.
Rationalise
Panelise geometry and establish component families and interfaces.
Engineer
Coordinate project-specific structure, fixings, tolerances and approvals.
Prototype
Review samples or mock-ups before repeated production decisions are fixed.
Fabricate
Issue controlled manufacturing information, identifiers and quality checkpoints.
Assemble
Support sequencing, installation information, handover and maintainability.
What improves
Fewer hidden decisions between design and production.
Manufacturing-aware design can reduce unnecessary variation, improve information consistency and make assembly sequencing easier to communicate.
Project outcomes still depend on verified materials, qualified engineering, fabrication capability, testing and site conditions. These checks are built into the delivery plan rather than assumed.
Next step
Connect the detail to the way it will be made.
Bring us the facade zone, material intent and delivery constraints. We will identify the manufacturing decisions that belong in the design stage.