Is there a proven electronic component selection process that will help you get into manufacturing with a minimum of stress? Actually, yes, and it can be broken down into these 18 steps. Prefer listening to reading? Listen … [Read more...]
The TRL Framework: The right choice for mass production?
The Technology Readiness Levels product development framework was developed by NASA and is often used to gauge the progress of a new product launch project, especially during prototyping. It gives visibility and control over the process of … [Read more...]
DFM Tips From Elon Musk’s Biography
I read the recent Elon Musk biography by Walter Isaacson. Here is a summary of some interesting things that fellow people in manufacturing can learn from the maverick entrepreneur. One of his competencies is making positive DFM (Design for … [Read more...]
Test To Failure: Why You Need This Reliability Test
Let's look into what test to failure is, the benefits it provides, and why you will find it a useful tool in your product reliability testing arsenal for almost every product type, especially electronics. This post will also provide the … [Read more...]
Manufacturing Organizational Charts: 7 Key Learnings
What are manufacturing organizational charts and what are the key things that importers can learn from would-be suppliers' org charts during the sourcing process? The tips given here will help you avoid bad suppliers and be aware of common … [Read more...]
Reliability Data: How To Collect It, Make Better Products, And Cut Costs
What is reliability data and how can it be gathered and used to help you make better products and/or reduce your production costs? Let's find out... Prefer listening to reading? Listen to the audio here. What … [Read more...]
Getting A ‘Not-So-Great’ China Manufacturer To Improve Quality
You work with a supplier based in China. You believe they can do a good job if you manage them appropriately. But you can see you are taking a risk in working with them (the maturity of their management systems, their recent performance, … [Read more...]
Why You Need Mature Product Designs BEFORE You Find A Chinese Manufacturer
Find out where you need to be with new product designs before you approach Chinese manufacturers. We go through why immature designs are so risky and the work involved in getting designs that can be 'industrialized,' as well as pointing out … [Read more...]
How Importers From Asia Can Build Better Systems & Processes
E-commerce expert and host of the popular 'The Seller Process' podcast, Gianmarco Meli, shares his advice for SMEs who import products from Asia about building better systems and processes for your company if you're selling online via … [Read more...]
What is a Feasibility Study (during new product development)?
We're exploring what a feasibility study for new products is, its benefits, and everything you need to know in order to implement yours. This will really help you to identify potential issues long before you manufacture your product, saving … [Read more...]
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