The Design IV Partnership provides provides professional advice and support to Fortune 500 and FTSE 350 organisations involved in the design and manufacture of durable goods throughout Europe, Middle East and Asia, Specialist in DFMA® tools and expert services to help companies develop products at lower cost and with higher quality than was previously possible. The disciplined approach to product development provides an early and accurate understanding of product cost and the capability to manage cost during the product development process. DFMA® puts manufacturing information in the hands of design teams at the earliest of stages. Companies in many industries all over the world have been using DFMA® software tools, typically aiming for competitive advantage in their marketplace, and understanding the importance of creating products that are simple in structure, low in cost, and high in quality. Our goal therefore is to help companies stimulate the creativity, innovation, and teamwork necessary for the development of world-class products through the supply and support of DFMA® tools and expert services. DFMA® is a registered trademark of Boothroyd Dewhurst, Inc.