Form, Fit And Function
Form, Fit, and Function (F3 or FFF) is a concept used in various industries, including manufacturing, engineering, and architecture, to describe aspects of a product's design, performance, and compliance to a specification. F3 refers to a set of characteristics or requirements that are essential for the design and compatibility of products, components, or systems, and can have legal considerations in regulated industries like aviation and defense (e.g., for technical data rights and configuration management). The concept originates in the 1960s, and in some cases as form-fit-function. The United States (US) Government formally recognized it in the legal incorporation of Public Law 98-525 regarding technical data and design changes. F3 can also refer to the ability of a replacement unit or technology upgrade to be compatible with existing systems, or be compatible with change control procedures (e.g., NASA's use in reliability via military standards). Alternate Uses Some organiza ...
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