formschützend
Formschützend is a German adjective meaning protecting or preserving the form of an object against deformation or change. It describes actions, properties, or systems aimed at maintaining the original geometry under processing, transport, aging, or environmental stress. The term is formed from Form (shape) and schützend (protective) and appears mainly in technical German texts and product descriptions rather than as a widely standardized design term.
In design, engineering, and manufacturing, formschützend measures include the use of rigid fixtures, form-fitting supports, or
Examples of formschützend practice include packaging systems that use molded inserts to hold delicate items securely
See also: Formstabilität, Formgebung, Designschutz. Note that the term is relatively rare outside German-language contexts and