Just because something can be designed or built does not mean it should be. We’ve all seen hardware or equipment that might look cool, but is serves little or no real, practical purpose. The following comment is from Elon Musk …
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Elon Musk: Five rules for new product hardware development
A comprehensive approach navigating challenges to standardize electronics product development
Most electronics OEM equipment manufacturing CEOs want repeatability and standardized procedures. Below, we identify key challenges and provide a structured plan for electronics decision makers in engineering, quality, supply chain, procurement, and manufacturing operations for implementing standard procedures in electronics …
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Manufacturing Product Costing Bill-of-Materials (BoM) Management and Quote Pricing Estimates
While the concept of digital twin factories holds promise in theory, key challenges in digital twin factory manufacturing is the inherent variability in manufacturing costs between different factories. The notion of digital twin factories involves creating virtual replicas of physical …
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How to audit and hire design-for-manufacturing (DfM) supplier for your electronic hardware equipment product
A successful electronics design firm audit, when evaluating electronics design-for-manufacturing (DfM) capabilities and selecting a provider to work on your program, thorough evaluation can help ensure your product is manufactured efficiently, cost-effectively, and with high-quality standards. One effective approach to …
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The best time for new product launch
It is expensive for electronics manufacturers to launch a new product. To save money, manufacturers will often revise an existing product already in the market. (Read about trends in new product launch services) How can electronics companies weigh the costs …
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The role of value analysis and value engineering in electronics equipment manufacturing
Value analysis and value engineering, often times condensed to VA/VE, can be applied to a wide range of electronics markets and industries, including consumer electronics, industrial electronics, medical electronics, and aerospace and defense electronics. These methodologies can be particularly beneficial …
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OEM hardware pilot build new product launch specs for EMS manufacturing
Hardware new product pilot yield goals and objectives electronics startups and large OEMs can expect with their EMS manufacturing and design partners in the supply chain.
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OEM engineering product development and design validation in electronic EMS manufacturing
Tests your EMS or ODM partner will perform to make sure your electronics product is ready for manufacturing depending on product complexity, special testing requirements, unique or custom components…
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