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Testing Electronics

June 22, 2018 By meiadmin

Testing Electronics

When creating electronics, companies must be extremely careful to fully test all products and components. It’s important that the contract manufacturer you work with has solid testing practices in place. This helps ensure the quality and reliability of products produced.

Testing is different from inspections, which are generally performed to check whether all parts fit together correctly. Inspections do not determine the quality or reliability of products produced. Testing is the only way to know for sure whether or not a product works the way it was intended.

Proper testing helps ensure product quality, durability, and safety. Typical testing methods focus on either functionality or product performance under stress. Stress testing is extremely important for devices that will be used in extreme conditions such as in space, or underwater.

A quality contract manufacturer uses a variety of test solutions to ensure that products work properly. For the best results, testing should take place throughout production, and each component should be tested.

Types of Testing

There are several different types of testing commonly used for electronic devices. The actual type of testing performed depends on many factors including when, where, and how the device will be used. Some electronics require more testing than others. Some products must undergo environmental or climate testing to check their performance in harsh environments. This is crucial for devices used by the aerospace and defense industries.

Some products must be tested to see how they perform when exposed to vibration, shock, and acceleration. Other products must be able to withstand sand, dust, or water without becoming damaged or less effective.

Design, Production, and Testing of Electronic Devices

Means Engineering, Inc. offers design, production, and testing of a wide range of electronic products. Our team works directly with each of our clients to develop a testing solution that meets their unique needs and requirements.

We provide testing throughout all parts of production to ensure the quality, reliability, and consistency of products produced. We are an ISO 9001 and AS9100 certified contract manufacturer. This helps us ensure that all products have met the strictest requirements for quality.

Keeping Up With Changing Technologies

June 15, 2018 By meiadmin

Keeping Up With Changing Technologies

Technology changes at an alarming rate. It seems like the moment a new product is released, it’s already being replaced by something better. This creates a number of challenges for manufacturers of electronics.

Creating New Products

Consumer demand for new electronics is at an all time high. Consumers want the latest and greatest, and expect new products to provide them with a high level of reliability and more features than ever before.

In order to create new products that meet the needs of consumers, manufacturers must be able to access the latest technologies. They must have the experience needed to provide products to meet rising consumer expectations. These manufacturers must also be able to produce enough products to meet a high level of demand.

Many companies simply do not have the resources, space, or people needed to produce new products or meet periods of high demand. These companies often struggle to stay afloat in an extremely competitive marketplace.

A qualified contract manufacturer can help. A contract manufacturer provides companies with the products needed to meet demand. Their services can help your company cut costs, improve quality, and reduce time to market. This can be especially beneficial to companies producing electronics.

Contract Manufacturing Services

Means Engineering provides the design, production, and testing of electronics. Our team has the skills and experience needed to produce high quality, consistent products. Our services are available to help meet periods of high demand, or for the manufacturing of all products produced. We keep up-to-date with the latest technologies and techniques and understand how important it is to produce products that meet the changing needs and requirements of consumers.

Our experienced team works directly with each client to ensure the quality and consistency of every product produced. This helps increase trust in your brand and improves the chance of repeat purchases and referrals. This has a number of benefits for your business.

Using a contract manufacturer can help your business stay competitive in an ever-changing market. Outsourcing enables you to better allocate staff and focus on what really matters – growing your business.

The Importance of Positive Consumer Reviews

June 8, 2018 By meiadmin

The Importance of Positive Consumer Reviews

Modern day consumers rely on reviews more than ever. In fact, most consumers will not purchase a product without checking what others have to say about it first. This is especially true for electronics.

Social media and websites like Yelp make it possible to spread information at an alarming rate. Just one bad review can have a major impact on your business. It’s crucial that companies do all they can to keep consumers happy.

Quality and Consistency

When it comes to electronics, there are few things that matter as much as quality and consistency. Consumers expect electronics to be long lasting and efficient.

The electronics industry is incredibly competitive. Companies that produce high quality products stand the best chance of success. Producing high quality products increases consumer trust in your brand, improving the likelihood of positive reviews. This can benefit your business in multiple ways.

Advancements in Technology

As technology evolves, new electronics must be produced. This creates a challenge for manufacturing companies. It’s important that those responsible for producing electronics are able to keep up with changing technology. These companies must accurately predict changes and produce new products before new technologies become obsolete.

Means Engineering Can Help Improve Consumer Satisfaction

Many manufacturing companies find it difficult to produce high quality, consistent products. In addition to quality, electronics manufacturers must also keep up with changing technology. Means Engineering can help.

We are a Southern California based contract manufacturer offering new product design, production, and testing. Our team is well prepared to help your company increase quality, while reducing costs and time-to-market. Our team keeps up with the latest technology and is able to help your company produce electronics that meet the changing needs of consumers.

We are an ISO-certified contract manufacturer. Our team has met strict requirements when it comes to quality control. We have helped numerous businesses across a wide range of industries reduce costs, improve quality, and increase consumer satisfaction.

Whether your company needs help during periods of high demand, or producing products that meet unique requirements, our team has the skills and experience needed to provide a reliable solution.

Improving Product Design

June 1, 2018 By meiadmin

Improving Product Design

A company is only as good as the products they produce. Inconsistent, unreliable, poor quality products can cause serious damage to a company’s reputation. This can decrease trust in their brand and lead to loss of business and revenue. It’s crucial that companies do all they can to ensure the quality of their products.

Design Plan Review

Production begins with design. This is the stage where all of the requirements and specifications are ironed out and put into writing. The design plans are then sent to a contract manufacturer or an in-house production team. The design sets the stage for the success of the whole project.

Although many companies handle design in-house, it can be extremely beneficial to have a contract manufacturer review the design plans prior to production. This is true whether you’re producing products yourself, or outsourcing to a contract manufacturer.

A contract manufacturer provides a second set of eyes for your design. Most contract manufacturers have years of experience and can help you locate areas in your design that could benefit from improvement. This might mean changing materials or making other adjustments.

Save Time and Money

Contract manufacturers understand the design and production process of a variety of products. They know how to adjust the design to save your company time and money. A quality contract manufacturer can help improve the quality of your product and locate issues that must to be resolved prior to production. This is far more cost-effective than changing the designs after products have been produced.

When choosing a contract manufacturer to work with, it’s important to look for a company that has experience working with a wide range of industries. They should offer a variety of services including design, production, and testing.

A contract manufacturer that understands the entire process is in the best possible position to improve the design, saving your company time and money.

Produce High Quality Products

A quality contract manufacturer cares about the quality of your product. They follow strict quality control measures and strive to provide excellent service. They work directly with you to develop consistent, reliable, high quality products.

The Importance of Consistent Products

May 25, 2018 By meiadmin

The Importance of Consistent Products

Consistency is important to the overall success of every business. Providing consistent, high quality products allows your customers to know exactly what to expect every time they purchase your products. This increases trust in your brand and can have a significant impact on the number of products you sell.

People have extremely high expectations when they purchase a product from a brand they know and trust. If the product they purchase does not meet these expectations, that customer is likely to let others know. Thanks to social media and review sites, bad reviews can travel extremely fast. All it takes is one bad product to harm your chance of success.

Although you won’t be able to guarantee that problems will never arise, there are a few things you can do to ensure your company produces high quality products consistently.

Design Plans

Having a second set of eyes look over your design plans can help you ensure that any potential issues are addressed long before production. This can also help you find ways to cut costs and increase the quality of the finished product.

Quality Control

It’s important to ensure that the company producing your products has adequate quality control measures in place. This applies whether you handle the production yourself, or you use a contract manufacturer.

An ISO-certified company has taken the time and effort necessary to learn and implement the stringent requirements of the International Organization for Standardization. These companies follow strict quality control measures. This ensures the production of consistent, high quality products.

Equipment and Experience

Producing consistent products takes a lot of time and experience. The right equipment is also important. Producing half your products at one location and the other half at another can cause inconsistencies. If production must take place at more than one location, it’s crucial that you make sure the equipment and processes are the same.

Testing

All products should be fully tested to check quality and consistency. For the best results, testing should be performed throughout production. Testing at each stage helps you locate problems quickly and efficiently.