Accelerate your manufacturing process
We have written numerous articles about finding the right manufacturing partner and what Chinese manufacturing is really like? However, we cannot iterate this enough, as selecting the right manufacturer is crucial to the success of your project.
Aside from manufacturing, everything leading up to the manufacturing process is equally important, which is your design for the manufacturing process. This process is also a very crucial part of your product’s success.
For you who don’t know what design for manufacturing is, or DFM for short, it is the process whereby your hardware device must be designed in a specific way in order for it to be manufactured easily and smoothly.
For example, your product must be designed in a way that it can be easily scaled and manufactured FAST. A rule of thumb for a good DFM is, if a 5-year-old can assemble your product, you’ve done a good job.
Before embarking on the manufacturing journey, an important step is understanding the manufacturing costs. There are three core costs that you must take into consideration.
There are four main types of manufacturing processes. These four types of manufacturing are:
Manufacturing process selection can sometimes be very daunting. Especially, if you’re new to the manufacturing world. Finding the appropriate manufacturer who follows the manufacturing process differs from manufacturer to manufacturer.
The beginning of the manufacturing process begins with purchasing all your raw materials. These are the components your product requires to be manufactured.
Next is the materials are brought to the manufacturing lines, ready to begin the manufacturing process. If your product has a thorough DFM, then the process is made smoother, requiring less work during the assembly process.
Your product must go through the necessary testing needed to ensure quality is kept throughout, across every device. The last thing you’d want is to be left with 50% of defective products.
The final part of the manufacturing process is packaging and logistics, your product is finally made and ready to be shipped! This is a great feeling, after going through all your development stages.
The manufacturing process is a complex process that requires years of experience to get right. That said, there are numerous manufacturers dotted across the world who are more than willing to assist you through the process.
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