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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5927 Geiger Court, Carlsbad, CA 92008-7305

Benefits of Contract Manufacturing

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Benefits of Contract Manufacturing

A contract manufacturer creates products and their components under the label or brand of the companies that hire them. Contract manufacturing is an excellent option for companies that wish to increase their product line but do not have the staff or resources necessary to do so. Contract manufacturing is used to create products for a wide range of industries. It has a number of benefits for companies of all shapes and sizes.

Contract Manufacturing Saves Time

Hiring a contract manufacturer can save a company a considerable amount of time and resources. Companies that use contract manufacturing services do not have to go through the lengthy process of hiring and training new employees to fulfill orders. They do not need to locate a new facility or obtain the equipment necessary for production. The contract manufacturer provides everything needed to produce high quality products. This provides more time for managers to focus on other important aspects of their business.

Contract Manufacturing Saves Money

Perhaps the biggest benefit of contract manufacturing is the cost savings. Companies that hire a contract manufacturer save money on equipment, facility fees and additional employees. In addition, contract manufacturers are typically able to produce parts at a fraction of the cost of in-house production. Contract manufacturing is ideal for the development and testing of new products. A contract manufacturer can also be useful in fulfilling orders when demand for a specific product is high.

High Quality Products

It takes a lot of training and experience to create high quality products. This type of expertise isn’t always feasible when producing products in-house. Sensitive parts, such as those used in electronic devices must be created in a cleanroom environment. This prevents contamination which can affect the reliability of the finished product. A contract manufacturer has the training, experience, equipment and quality control processes necessary to create high quality, reliable products time and time again.

When selecting a contract manufacturer to work with, consider a company that has experience working with a number of different industries. They should have a Quality Management System registered to ISO 9001 and AS 9100.

IPC Standards and Their Role in PCB Manufacturing

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IPC Standards and Their Role in PCB Manufacturing

Strict quality control is extremely important to the manufacture and design of printed circuit boards. Any defect can negatively affect the operation and reliability of the PCB. Since PCBs are typically produced in bulk, just one defect has the potential to render dozens of PCBs ineffective.

PCBs and Modern Technology

Thanks to technological advances, PCBs are able to perform more functions than ever before. These important electronic components can be designed and produced inexpensively, making it possible for manufacturers to install complex electronic components inside affordable household devices.

Printed circuit boards are used in almost every modern day electronic. The quality of the PCB has a significant impact on how these electronic devices perform. This is why it’s crucial that every PCB meets or exceeds industry standards.

PCB Failure Could Have Devastating Results

The function and reliability of PCBs is crucial to the overall success of the final product. There are a number of situations where PCB failure could be devastating. Apart from being more costly, faults in the design and manufacture of PCBs could result in system failure, compensation claims or worse. It’s extremely important that steps are taken to avoid defects during the PCB’s design and manufacturing process.

IPC Standards

The Institute for Printed Circuit Boards (IPC) is the global trade association for the electronics industry. In order to ensure the consistent quality of electronic devices, the IPC has set certain standards for the design and manufacture of all printed circuit boards as well as other electronics components.

Means Engineering Inc. strives to meet or exceed IPC standards for PCB design and manufacture. This ensures high quality products that perform exactly as they should time and time again.

Cleanroom Assembly

PCBs contain delicate parts that are easily damaged by contamination. Even microscopic particles can cause a big problem. Means Engineering Inc. follows strict cleanliness procedures to ensure the most reliable products.

When high quality PCBs are assembled in a cleanroom environment, this effectively mitigates the chance of contamination. Our high quality products exceed the cleanliness requirements set by the IPC.

 

What is Contract Manufacturing?

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What is Contract Manufacturing?

Many companies require help to manufacture their products. These companies often enlist the assistance of a contract manufacturer. A contract manufacturer builds and distributes products under the label or brand of the company that hires them. Contract manufacturing is sometimes referred to as private label manufacturing.

Benefits of Contract Manufacturing

Contract manufacturing has many benefits. It frees up time so that companies are able to focus on other aspects of their business. It also allows them to expand into new markets. Companies that use contract manufacturers save money in two ways. Since contract manufacturers work with multiple companies, they are able to procure parts at a fraction of the cost. When companies use contract manufacturers, they do not need to have products produced in-house. This helps them save on wages, training as well as the facility and equipment necessary to manufacture their products.

When demand for a specific product is high, contract manufacturing can be used to meet that demand. By using a contract manufacturer to meet short-term demand, companies are able to avoid the additional costs involved with increased production. Contract manufacturing can also be used to test a product before it goes to market.

Contract manufacturing is useful in a number of industries. It is commonly used in the aerospace, defense, semiconductor and pharmaceutical markets. Contract manufacturing can be used to manufacture a variety of products or their components.

Choosing a Contract Manufacturer

The quality of a product says a lot about a business. This is why it’s extremely important to select a contract manufacturer with the skills and experience necessary to fulfill your arrangement. The contract manufacturer you use should have the capabilities to complete your request in a timely and cost-effective manner. They should have access to the equipment and the technology necessary to produce a wide variety of products.

Contract Manufacturer in Carlsbad, CA   

Means Engineering, Inc. offers contract manufacturing for a variety of industries. Our superior quality control measures ensure high quality products and consistent results. Our experienced team has many years of experience designing and producing. We work directly with our clients from concept to completion.

Advantages of Orbital Welding for High Purity Applications

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Advantages of Orbital Welding for High Purity Applications

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Orbital welding is a clean and highly effective way to join two objects together. The process involves moving the head around a stationary object. There are many advantages of orbital welding.

Orbital welding is ideal for a number of special situations including:

  • When the tube or pipe cannot be rotated or rotation is not practical
  • When space restrictions limit the size of the device that can be used
  • In applications with strict requirements for quality, consistency and purity

Clean Welding

It’s important to keep contamination away from metal tubing during the welding process. Impurities can easily destroy an entire process, costing a significant amount of time and money. Orbital welding is extremely clean. It is generally performed in a clean room setting where tubes and fittings can be welded in a high-purity, contamination free environment.

High Quality Welding

An orbital weld performed using the right equipment and settings will always result in a high quality weld. This makes orbital welding the perfect choice for applications with strict requirements such as in the semiconductor and pharmaceutical industries.

Efficient Welding

Welds are always consistent and clean making the welding process extremely efficient. Computerized welding is even more efficient as the entire process can be scheduled ahead of time and documented. This reduces costs as well as production time.

Consistent Welds

With manual welding there will always be a level of variability and inconsistency between welds. Orbital welding produces consistent welds every time. This is due to the fact that orbital welding equipment can be set to a specific program, allowing the system to repeat the exact same welds time and time again.

Means Engineering, Inc. has the capabilities and equipment necessary to perform high purity welding services for a wide range of industries. Our highly skilled employees offer high quality orbital welding to semi E-49.

 

 

5 Little Known Facts About Welding

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5 Little Known Facts About Welding

In some form or another, welding has been around for centuries. In fact, welding dates back as far as the Bronze Age. Many people don’t realize the impact that welding has on their everyday lives. Means Engineering, Inc. hopes that you will enjoy the following little known facts about welding.

WELDING IS ALL AROUND US

More than half of all products made in the U.S.A. require some form of welding in their manufacture process. No matter how big or small, anything made out of metal can be used and produced through welding and fabrication. As technology continues to evolve, so does the accuracy, quality and versatility of welding and fabrication. Welding is involved in the making of all kinds of things, from our computers and cell phones to the homes that we live in.

WELDING IS DONE IN A VARIETY OF ENVIRONMENTS

Welding is performed both indoors and out as well as in space and underwater. Underwater welding is used for structures that cannot be removed from water. Welding in space is essential for projects such as the International Space Station.

5% OF WELDERS IN THE U.S. ARE WOMEN

During World War II more than 310,000 women worked in the U.S. aircraft industry performing jobs such as welding, riveting and engine repair. Today, 5% of welders in the United States are women. This percentage is expected to rise by 2020.

PLASTIC CAN BE WELDED

Welding is essential to the manufacturing process of all types of vehicles. Ultrasonic welding was used to assemble the world’s first plastic car. Although plastic cars never caught on, ultrasonic welding did.

WELDING IS NECESSARY FOR MEDICAL TECHNOLOGY

While doctors and scientists stand at the forefront of the medical world, they wouldn’t be able to perform their jobs without the dedicated men and women who manufacture and engineer the medical devices that they rely on. Welding is crucial to the manufacturing process of laser technology, MRI, CT, X-ray machines and air-tight operating rooms.

Means Engineering, Inc. offers fabrication of complex welded assemblies for a wide range of industries. The quality of work produced by our expert welders is fully backed by our demanding quality management processes.

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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