Means Engineering, Inc.

Product development engineering in medical, industrial, semiconductor equipment & military with a standard of excellence in form, function and design.


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Cutting Costs on Production

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Cutting Costs on Production

Manufacturing companies often find it difficult to keep up with the rising costs of new product creation. This is especially true for companies creating products for demanding markets. With the high price of production facilities, supplies, equipment, staff, and technology, most companies are not able to produce enough new products to remain competitive. Cutting costs is vital to the success of a manufacturing company.

Many companies believe that cutting costs means reducing the quality of products produced. In an effort to produce more products, these companies may cut employee training or use less than ideal supplies or technologies. This can have a negative effect on the way that people view your products.

Consumers today have high expectations of the products they purchase. With more and more people relying on the opinions of others, one bad review could lead to the failure of a company.

Outsourcing is the best way to reduce costs while ensuring the quality of products produced. Working with an experienced contract manufacturer can have numerous benefits for manufacturing companies today.

A contract manufacturer helps cut costs in multiple ways. Companies can use a CM for design, production, and/or testing of products.

Design

A contract manufacturer provides a second set of eyes for design plans. These are typically highly trained and experienced individuals. The right contract manufacturer can review the design and locate areas that could benefit from improvement. This might include cutting out a process or changing the type of material used. An experienced CM knows how to cut costs without affecting quality. In fact, their changes often result in a better product.

Production

A contract manufacturer has the people, equipment, space, and technology needed to produce a wide range of products. By utilizing their services, you eliminate the need to procure these resources yourself. This saves you money and allows you to better allocate your resources and people.

Testing

Testing is crucial to the quality of finished products. Skipping this important step can be detrimental to a manufacturing company’s success. Unfortunately, testing equipment is expensive and can take up a lot of space.

A quality contract manufacturer has the testing equipment and experience necessary to ensure the quality and durability of products produced. This helps increase consumer trust in your brand.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Testing Electronics

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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.

 

 

The Importance of Consistent Products

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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.

 

 

 

 

Deciding When to Hire a Contract Manufacturer

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Deciding When to Hire a Contract Manufacturer

Every business wants to make products that are both usable and sellable. Unfortunately, most companies don’t realize what a difficult task this is to accomplish. Winning products can take years of trial and error. This is especially true for companies attempting to handle the manufacturing themselves.

The decision to outsource varies from business to business. There is no specific formula that can help you determine exactly when outsourcing will become feasible or necessary. However, there are some guidelines that can help you with this important decision.

Getting the Most Out of Outsourcing

Outsourcing is an excellent way to reduce costs, increase quality, and decrease time-to-market. However, it’s important to be well prepared before enlisting the help of a contract manufacturer.

Make sure that your design plans are finalized and your requirements are clearly defined. This can dramatically improve your outsourcing experience.

Make sure that the orders you outsource are not too small. Ordering a small number of prototypes then changing the requirements will end up costing you more.

It’s important to fully test your market prior to outsourcing. Collect information through online surveys and email campaigns. The more testing you complete prior to production, the better your results will be.

Stay Open to Feedback

A contract manufacturer can help you figure out ways to reduce costs and improve the quality of your products. Most contract manufacturers have years of experience working with a variety of industries. The last thing you want to do is ignore their advice.

An experienced contract manufacturer will know what works and what does not. This can help you produce high quality products at a reasonable cost. The higher the quality of your products, the better your company will perform in the long run.

Carlsbad Contract Manufacturing

The decision to outsource is an important one for companies of all shapes and sizes. It’s crucial that you take the time and effort needed to find a contract manufacturer you can trust.

Means Engineering, Inc. provides design, production, and testing for a wide range of industries. We work directly with each client to ensure the quality and consistency of products produced. This increases trust in your brand and helps you expand into new markets.

Why Reducing Time to Market is Important

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Why Reducing Time to Market is Important

The manufacturing industry is extremely competitive. With so many companies fighting to get their product seen, quality and time to market are more important than ever before.

Consumers today have high expectations. They want the latest and greatest and they don’t want to wait to get it. Companies creating electronics face the greatest challenge. They must continuously produce new products to keep up with demand. Prolonged design and production times can make new products obsolete. By the time an electronic device hits the market, the next company is already trying to recreate it. This is why it’s so important to beat them to market.

Outsourcing Reduces Time to Market

Companies looking to produce new products can benefit significantly from outsourcing. Outsourcing helps ensure that products are produced in the most efficient manner possible. Outsourcing cuts costs and increases the quality of products produced. It also reduces the amount of time it takes to bring new products to market. This helps manufacturing companies stay ahead of their competition.

A qualified contract manufacturer has the tools and experience necessary to help you reduce costs and time to market. This helps you fill demand and keep your customers happy. Outsourcing increases trust in your brand and encourages people to talk about your products.

Choosing a Contract Manufacturer

It’s important to choose a contract manufacturer you can trust. They should be able to produce high quality products. They should have experience working with a wide range of industries and be able to provide assistance with design, production, and testing.

A contract manufacturer can provide a second set of eyes for design. This helps you locate areas that can benefit from improvement. This reduces costs and helps make production more efficient. This can reduce the time it takes to go to market.

Means Engineering, Inc. offers contract manufacturing services for a variety of industries. Our services are designed to reduce costs as well as time to market. We understand that each company has their own unique needs. We work directly with you to develop a plan that meets your needs and budget.

ABOUT US

MEI features depth of experience in medical, industrial, semiconductor equipment and military products. All product development efforts start with a unique set of requirements, yet we deliver results that share a common standard of excellence in form, function and design.

Our turn-key capabilities provide smart, simple solutions to cumbersome outsourcing issues, and provide our clients with an intelligent route from concept to market.

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