Geometric DFMPro v4.0.0.3175 for SolidWorks 2012-2016 Geometric, a specialist in the domain of engineering solutions, services and technologies, has released update of DFMPro 4.0 software, a CAD-integrated design for manufacturing solution helps you identify and correct downstream issues early in the design stage, leading to reduction of cycle time and, in turn, resulting in high-quality products with lower product development costs. DFMPro assists design engineers in identifying features of a design which are difficult, expensive and impossible to manufacture, at the design stage itself. This helps in avoiding downstream issues which impact cost, quality and time to market. DFMPro covers various commonly used manufacturing processes like machining (milling, turning, drilling), injection molding, casting, sheet metal fabrication and assembly. DFMPro provides pre-configured as well as custom design guidelines and global best practices in the industry in the form of rules. The rules are derived from design handbooks and guidelines from industry associations. The rules take into account various Design for 'X' (DFX) issues which typically occur later in product lifecycle such as serviceability, assembly etc. The existing set of rules can be easily customized as per the organization specific standard. By using DFMPro, organizations have achieved increased productivity, savings in cost, improved quality and better collaboration. Discrete manufacturing industries such as Automotive, High-tech, White goods, Medical devices, Industrial equipment, Contract manufacturing have seen significant benefits by deploying DFMPro. DFMPro cuts down the rework in new product development process and thus prevents delays in product launches. DFMPro helps new design engineers get up to speed by providing on the job training through its contextual help available when a DFM guideline violation is made. DFMPro also acts like a knowledge capture tool by providing a powerful framework for organizations to add their own best practices and gather the knowledge residing within the organization. DFMPro is well integrated within CAD platforms like Creo Parametric (formerly Pro/E), SolidWorks, NX and supports other leading CAD platforms.