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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.

Continuous Improvement is Crucial to Success

December 21, 2018 By meiadmin

Organizations that wish to remain successful need to learn to work smarter not harder. This is easier said than done. Businesses often become stuck in their ways, unable to notice the opportunity for improvement. Creating a continuous improvement process can help. This process involves a number of ongoing activities focused on improving products, services, and/or processes.

Continuous improvement activities help locate potential improvement opportunities throughout an organization. This has the added benefit of reminding staff that there is always room to improve.

The Importance of Continuous Improvement

Continuous improvement is crucial to the success of any business. As more and more companies compete for dominance in the marketplace, organizations need to increase productivity, reduce the time it takes to complete certain tasks, increase the quality and consistency of products produced, increase the life cycle of products, and learn how to produce products that consumers actually want. This is especially challenging for manufacturing companies already burdened with multiple tasks.

With continuous assessment and enhancements of products and processes, businesses can improve the level of quality and service they are able to provide. This can have significant benefit on the organization as a whole.

Meeting Consumer Demands

Consumers expect more features than ever before. They also want to know that they can get the product they want, when they want it. This depends heavily on the time it takes for the organization to bring new products to market. Organizations that cannot meet consumer demand often fall behind their competition.

Customers expect high quality at all times. Failing to meet consumer expectations for quality can have a damaging effect on the success and reputation of the business. The cost of poor quality products is often much higher than ensuring the proper assembly and testing of products from the start. Organizations must have adequate measures in place to ensure proper quality. Processes should include quality control, quality assurance, and total quality management.

Outsourcing Helps Organization’s Achieve Continuous Improvement Goals

Outsourcing can be an extremely important part of an organization’s continuous improvement strategy. Utilizing the help of a contract manufacturer reduces time to market and the costs involved with production and testing.

Why Contract Manufacturing?

November 30, 2018 By meiadmin

Contract manufacturers create products under the name or brand of another business. Utilizing a contract manufacturer has numerous benefits. However, many companies struggle with the decision to outsource some or all of their production.

The following explains how the right contract manufacturer can benefit your business and increase your bottom line.

Less Expensive Than Producing Products In-House

Companies that choose to produce products in-house must acquire the necessary people, space, equipment, and technology. This can cost a lot of money. You will also need to spend time locating and training competent staff.

When you hire a contract manufacturer, everything is included. Contract manufacturers often have years of experience working with multiple industries. They also have access to state-of-the-art technology and equipment. This gives you an edge when creating products for demanding industries such as the aerospace and defense industries.

Better Quality Products

Contract manufacturers are experts in their field. They provide a second set of eyes for your design plans. This helps locate ways to improve quality, reduce costs, and reduce the time it takes to bring products to market. This might involve changing certain materials or changing measurements or processes. Whatever the case, every change your contract manufacturer makes is carefully considered to ensure the quality and consistency of the end product.

Simplify Your Supply Chain

Many organizations are dealing with a complex supply chain. Hiring a contract manufacturer helps simplify the supply chain by reducing the number of links in the chain. This makes your supply chain more dependable and easier to manage.

Choosing a Contract Manufacturer

Not all contract manufacturers are created equal. The contract manufacturer you choose should have ample experience and the people, skills, and equipment needed to produce and test a wide range of products.

Means Engineering Inc. has experience working with several industries, including demanding industries such as defense and aerospace. Our team is well prepared to help your organization design, produce, and test a variety of products. We work directly with you to ensure that the products we create meet your exact specifications and requirements. We provide tips on how to improve the quality of your products, while reducing cost and time-to-market.

IOT Devices in the Defense Industry

November 16, 2018 By meiadmin

New technology is changing the way that people live and work. Consumers today expect more features and options than ever before. As consumer demand grows, connectivity is becoming more common in everyday devices.

Connectivity allows objects to connect to the Internet. These objects can include everything from smart home devices such as thermostats and security systems, to devices used in the medical and defense industries. As the Internet of Things (IOT) continues to grow and encompasses more of our lives, it’s becoming even more important for companies to provide their customers with smart devices.

Innovation in the Defense Industry

In the defense industry, the IOT presents great promise. Internet-connected devices provide access to real-time data, which can be used to make smart, data-driven decisions. The defense industry is already utilizing IOT technology to track performance, logistics, and unmanned systems.

Currently, industrial and commercial interests are leading the way for IOT deployments. However, the defense industry isn’t far behind. The search for new ideas and deployment opportunities is gaining momentum everyday and it won’t be long before smart devices and IOT technology is used throughout the military.

Those experimenting with IOT technology have experienced much success. Unfortunately, connecting to the Internet isn’t as easy on the battlefield as it is for the general public. Wireless battlefields must bring their networks with them. This takes a considerable amount of time and effort. Government agencies must also meet strict requirements for the handling and security of data. This presents a unique challenge when it comes to the use of IOT devices in the defense industry.

The creation of products for the defense industry is extremely complex. This is especially true for products with connectivity. The proper and reliable operation of devices used by the military is crucial to the safety of every American. This is why devices created for the defense industry must meet strict Government requirements for quality.

The creation of smart devices will become more important over the next few years as the defense industry dives deeper into the possibilities of the IOT. When this occurs, qualified device manufacturers will be in high demand. It’s important that companies prepare.

Quality Matters

November 9, 2018 By meiadmin

Organizations responsible for the creation of products often struggle to maintain quality while keeping costs in check. This is especially true for organizations creating products for industries with strict requirements.

While most organizations focus on cutting costs, it’s crucial that the quality of the end product is taken into consideration. Producing poor quality products not only hurts your organization’s reputation, but it could also pose a safety risk for the user. For example, poor quality medical devices or military products will not perform the way they were intended, possibly putting lives at risk.

Even if you do not produce products for the medical, defense, or aerospace industries, producing poor quality products affects the way that consumers view your brand.

When consumers purchase poor quality products, they typically tell their friends and family. Today, consumer complaints spread faster than ever through social media outlets. Producing poor quality products not only reduces your chance of repeat business and referrals, it also affects the way that potential customers view your business. This negatively impacts on your bottom line.

Improving Product Design

Organizations struggling with the cost of production should attempt to locate ways to improve their product design. Simple changes such as changing materials or measurements can reduce costs without affecting performance. However, it’s important to fully understand what the end result of these changes will be. Using inferior materials or failing to properly balance measurements will not produce the desired results.

A qualified contract manufacturer provides a second set of eyes for design plans. Through careful observation, they locate areas that could benefit from improvement.

Organizations must be extremely careful when selecting a partner to work with. The right contract manufacturer has years of experience working with a variety of industries. This ensures they understand strict industry requirements. This also ensures they know how to reduce costs without affecting the quality of the finished product. In fact, the right contract manufacturer can improve product quality while reducing costs and time to market.

It’s important to choose a contract manufacturer that is ISO certified. Contract manufacturers that have received this prestigious certification have proven their commitment to quality.

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