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What You Need to Know Before Launching a New Product

March 15, 2019 By meiadmin

Companies need to launch new products to stay ahead of their competition. While a new product launch is an exciting time for your business, it’s not something you should rush into. Before launching a new product, take the time needed to learn what it takes to make the launch successful.

Research Your Target Audience

Prior to launch, you need to learn as much as you can about your target audience. Market research can help you develop an effective marketing plan. In fact, market research provides the foundation for all other steps in your product launch strategy.

When conducting market research, focus on learning what your target customers want and need and the most convenient distribution channels for your audience. Use the answers you receive to determine the best way to market your product. You might want to figure out which social media outlets your target customers use and whether they are more likely to purchase products based on logic or emotions.

Develop Your Message

Once you understand your target audience, you can develop your product messaging. This should include a solid value proposition. Make sure your messaging highlights the product’s best features and the problems they solve.

Promote Your Product Launch

Well planned and efficient promotion of your product launch ensures the success of your product. Create a product launch promotion strategy that educates your target audience and gets them excited about your product. This might include posting about your product launch on social media or through your company blog. Attending trade shows can also help promote your upcoming launch.

Plan for Post Launch

Your work isn’t finished once you’ve launched your product. You need to make sure you have a plan to maintain momentum and excitement after your launch. This is crucial to success. Your post launch plan should include tactics to keep your target audience engaged. This might include posts on social media, email marketing, and regular blog posts.

If you’re ready to create new products, Means Engineering Inc. can help. We have years of experience providing design, production, and testing of a wide range of products for numerous industries.

Effect of Temperature on the Lifespan and Reliability of Electronics

March 1, 2019 By meiadmin

Electronic devices must be able to perform in a variety of environments. This is especially true for electronic parts and components used by the medical, aerospace, and defense industries. Serious consequences can occur if electronic devices used by these industries fail.

Electronic Design

Reliable electronics begin with efficient design. Designers must consider the type of environment where finished products will be used. This helps determine the appropriate materials, components, packaging, and necessary cooling techniques.

Temperature Control

All electronic components are subject to failure due to overheating. Any increase in temperature can result in a reduced lifespan. This includes increase in temperature due to ambient temperature of the environment, heat produced by the device itself, and the product’s efficiency at heat removal.

There are numerous methods of temperature control. It’s important that designers and manufacturers consider these methods when creating new electronic devices and components. Common cooling techniques include free convection cooling, forced air cooling, and liquid cooling. Each method offers its own unique benefits. The type of cooling technique used will depend on a number of factors based around the intended use of the finished product.

Electronic Device Production

Organizations responsible for the creation of electronic parts and devices for the aerospace, medical, or defense industries must take care to ensure products do not fail due to excessive temperatures. This can be difficult to accomplish without the knowledge, experience, and equipment needed to test products in extreme environments.

Partnering with a quality contract manufacturer can help these companies produce high quality products able to withstand even harsh conditions. Contract manufacturers provide a variety of services including design, production, and testing. At Means Engineering, our testing capabilities allow us to expose electronic parts and devices to a variety of environments. We can test products for reliability underwater, in space, and in extreme temperatures. This allows us to ensure that electronics do not fail when they are needed most.

Our designers can help you determine which cooling techniques your device requires. We have access to the latest tools, equipment, and technology. This makes it possible for us to produce reliable, long-lasting products for a variety of industries.

Developing a Mutually Beneficial Relationship With Your Contract Manufacturer

February 8, 2019 By meiadmin

Small businesses and entrepreneurs often seek help when creating electronic products. Many of these companies simply do not have the people, equipment, space, or technology needed to produce new products.

Sometimes, these businesses need assistance creating electronic parts or components. Other times, they are looking to have an entire product produced. Whatever the case, there are a few things that can make the process go more smoothly.

Prepare Your Design Files

If you’ve created design files you’ll need to provide these to your contract manufacturer along with your Bill of Materials (BOM). This helps your contract manufacturer provide an accurate quote. It also ensures that everyone is on the same page right from the start.

If you don’t have design files, that’s alright as well. A contract manufacturer can help turn your ideas into functional products. They often employ teams of experienced individuals, capable of designing a wide range of products for multiple industries. At Means Engineering, we work directly with many of our clients from concept to completion.

Discuss Quantity Expectations

When searching for a contract manufacturer you need to ensure the company you choose is well prepared to handle the quantities you need. Make sure you discuss the number of different assemblies you plan to have produced including how many you’ll need in your first order and future orders.

Plans for Ongoing Production

A quality contract manufacturer acts as your partner. They stay by your side for as long as you need them. Don’t be afraid to talk to your contract manufacturer about your long term plans for production. This sets the foundation for a mutually beneficial relationship. Even if your production needs surpass what your contract manufacturer can handle, they likely have connections with other respectable companies.

At Means Engineering we provide design, production, and testing of a wide range of electronic products and components. We employ a team of experienced professionals and are pleased to pass our knowledge and experience to our valued customers. We strive to provide exceptional customer service, while exceeding customer expectations for quality and reliability.

Turning Ideas Into Functioning Products

February 1, 2019 By meiadmin

Companies today are under a lot of pressure to create high quality electronic products. Modern day consumers expect more features and options than ever before. In order to be successful, companies need to keep up with their competition. This means developing new products at an alarming rate.

It’s not enough to simply have good ideas. You need to be able to turn those ideas into functioning products. Unfortunately, many companies find this difficult.

Once they begin the development process they find themselves in an abyss of complicated regulations and manufacturing challenges. At this point, they probably need some help. Partnering with a qualified contract manufacturer can help these businesses turn their ideas into reality.

Electrical and Mechanical Design

If possible, it’s a good idea to enlist the help of a contract manufacturer during the design process. This helps locate areas of your design that could benefit from improvement. This can significantly reduce the cost of production and improve the quality of the finished product.

A contract manufacturer acts as your partner throughout the design process, providing you with knowledge backed by years of experience. This is perhaps the biggest benefit of working with a contract manufacturer.

Sometimes, small details get missed during the design process. These details could mean the difference between a functioning product and the need to start over. A contract manufacturer provides a second set of eyes for design plans, ensuring nothing gets missed.

Hardware Development

During hardware development, you move from simply talking about your product to creating the BOM, PCB layout, and mechanical parts. It’s important to fully test each component at this stage. This helps locate potential issues before you move into full scale production.

A contract manufacturer can help with testing of a wide range of parts and components.

Documentation

An often overlooked requirement, documentation is important for the maintenance of your design. Depending on the intended use of your finished product you might need a wide range of documentation including product manuals, start-up guides, and maintenance manuals. A contract manufacturer can help you determine the documents required for your specific product.

Procurement

It can be tempting to go with the cheapest option when procuring components. Unfortunately, many of these options are poor quality counterfeits. Using counterfeit components can negatively affect the quality of your finished product. It can also affect your compliance with industry regulations. It’s important to work with someone who understands the importance of using quality components.

Production

At this point, it’s a good idea to hand off your project to an experienced contract manufacturer. Means Engineering has years of experience working with a number of companies across a wide range of industries. We work directly with you throughout all parts of production to ensure high quality, reliable finished products.

Creating High Quality Products for the Aerospace and Defense Industries

January 11, 2019 By meiadmin

At Means Engineering, we understand the importance of reliable and capable manufacturing services, especially when it comes to the Aerospace and Defense industries. Products for these industries must meet strict requirements for quality and reliability.

Industry Expertise

Our team has several years of experience creating high quality products for the Aerospace and Defense industries. Means Engineering’s commitment to quality ensures that every product produced meets exact specifications and requirements. Our streamlined process ensures the production of products in a timely and efficient manner.

Means Engineering provides more than just manufacturing, we provide innovative solutions that help increase quality and reduce the cost of production. We provide electrical and mechanical assemblies, constructed to withstand harsh conditions both on the ground and in the air.

We utilize the best people, technologies, and practices. This puts us in the best possible position to ensure the quality and consistency of every product produced. Whether providing design services, testing, or full manufacturing services, we always strive to exceed our customer’s expectations.

Providing Innovation and Comprehensive Design

We understand the unique challenges organizations face when creating new products. Our turn-key capabilities provide an intelligent route from concept to market. This simplifies product development and provides a simple solution to cumbersome outsourcing issues.

Our experienced design team provides a second set of eyes for design plans. Through years of experience working with the Defense and Aerospace industries, we have refined our process to locate areas that could benefit from improvement. Our testing services allow us to test a wide range of parts and assemblies to ensure their proper operation, even when exposed to rigorous environments.

Means Engineering uses a lean manufacturing process specially designed to meet a number of order fulfillment requirements. We provide a customized approach to provide the greatest level of value and convenience to our clients.

One-Stop Source for Product Development

Means Engineering is a one-stop source for comprehensive product development and manufacturing services. Our team brings a high level of expertise and innovation to every project. We have experience working with several industries including Medical, Industrial, Aerospace, and Defense. Our integrated approach ensures high quality results time and time again.