Countless industries are turning to contract manufacturing, including medical device companies. A medical device contract manufacturer can make the entire medical product or a component of the medical device through injection molding. This may include life sciences products, medical circuit board assembly, and items used in medical research.
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Read MoreContract manufacturing, when you outsource manufacturing of your product line, enables you to have your products manufactured without the resources and capital needed to have your own factory. When looking for contract manufacturing services, your requirements will depend on your product manufacturing needs. For example, you may or may not require a company that offers CNC machining capabilities and complete assembly.
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Many companies, regardless of industry, operate under guidelines, standards, or regulations. A governing body or authority may establish these regulations, and the company may be legally required to follow them or voluntarily agree to meet these standards.
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Do you need intricate parts or products assembled in a controlled facility? Learn more about clean room assembly...
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When it comes to fabrication, you have options, and the option that will work for you depends on your current needs and long-term goals. Build to print and design and spec are two different types of contract manufacturing. To help you understand the differences, similarities, and benefits of these two processes, we have put together the following quick guide.
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Learn about the seven types of additive manufacturing, each with its own processes, methods of layering, and equipment.
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No doubt that 2020 has been a challenging year for most of us. In addition to battling the global pandemic, we have encountered event cancellations, unemployment, business shutdowns, wildfires, stock market volatility or heaven forbid, the loss of a friend or family member.
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Having an experienced Supply Chain Team that can make smart choices is even more important in ensuring you are partnering with the right CM. Ideally, you are looking for a partner, not just a vendor, for a long-term partnership.
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What is the real “value-add” of a contract manufacturer to its customers? It is their people. How best to cultivate a winning team year over year? It could be… by empowering them through ownership of their company!
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A famous sage once said; “it’s good to look at the forest before staring at the bark of a tree”. A company’s culture is often an overlooked, important, aspect of improving product quality. So, before you dive into a specific quality problem, look at the “forest” – the Company Culture.
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Many of these Contract Manufacturers advertise a list of certifications. We recommend that you peel back the “Certification Curtain” in your investigations. Here are some things to look for as you are weighing your CM options…
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You just came up with your latest prototype design idea. To reduce your fixed cost your company has decided on an outsourcing model. How do you aim your efforts towards a successful path?
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Learn the Top 7 Criteria to consider when picking a Contract Manufacturer!
Read MorePlease be advised that due to Applied Engineering’s projects involving medical devices, homeland security, telecommunications and semiconductor equipment, our operations are considered a part of the “Essential Infrastructure” as addressed in the recent COVID-19 Shelter-in-Place” declaration.
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