Build to Print Plus: Beyond Manufacturing

At Applied Engineering, “Build to Print” means more than following a drawing—it’s about delivering precision, quality, and strategic value from prototype through production. Our Build to Print Plus approach goes beyond traditional manufacturing by embedding engineering insight, cleanroom capabilities, and scalable systems into every build.

Prototype to Production—Without the Growing Pains

Transitioning from early builds to production is one of the most critical—and risky—phases of product development. We help you scale with confidence by ensuring manufacturability, documentation, and process repeatability from the very beginning. Our team supports low- to mid-volume, high-mix production that adapts as your business grows.

Engineering Support Built In

  • DFM (Design for Manufacturability): Optimize parts and assemblies for cost, performance, and reliability.

  • NPI (New Product Introduction): Structured pilot builds, validation, and process development ensure smooth scaling.

Cleanroom Assembly & Certified Quality

We offer builds in both Class 10,000 (ISO 7) and Class 100 (ISO 5) cleanroom environments—perfect for applications in life sciences, clean energy, and semiconductor systems. Our quality and compliance systems are built to meet the highest standards:

  • ISO 9001:2015

  • ISO 13485:2016

  • ITAR Registered

  • UL 508A Certified

Inspection, Testing & Traceability

We integrate full-spectrum quality assurance into every step:

  • Functional and in-circuit testing

  • Dimensional inspection (CMM & manual)

  • Cleanroom cleanliness checks

  • Final QA with full documentation and traceability

Local Craftsmanship Meets Global Flexibility

We’re one of the only companies in the Bay Area still hand-winding coils in-house, supporting legacy components and highly specialized systems. Backed by a domestic and international supply chain strategy—as outlined in our blog "Mitigating Risk – Strengthening U.S. Manufacturing"—we offer both stability and scale in uncertain markets.

More Than a Vendor—A Manufacturing Partner

Applied Engineering’s Build to Print Plus delivers more than a finished product. It gives you a true partner—from early-stage design support to cleanroom builds and production-scale assembly—with the capabilities and certifications to back it all up.

Tim DeGrasse