In today’s market, and thanks to the availability of outsourcing options, even small OEMs can be highly successful in competing on a local, national, or international market with much larger companies and corporations.
Both successful small and large OEMs tend to utilize outsourced electronic design services as part of their concept to market pathway. Different companies offer different options in engineering design and support, which can range from simply reviewing and making recommendations on existing drawings and plans, to working with the in-house team throughout the design process. There are also companies that provide full electronic design, which can range from Bluetooth technology through to designing products for the Internet of Things.
Specialized Expertise and Industry Knowledge
A manufacturing company offering electronic design services provides an additional level of specialized expertise and knowledge of industry regulations and standards. While in-house engineers and designers may also have specific knowledge and expertise, they often are not using cutting edge technology, production methods, and design options.
When contract manufacturers offer support with engineering and design, the OEM has access to industry leading professionals. With these engineers working continually with state-of-the-art technology, they can often streamline the design process, helping to reduce the concept to market timeline.
Design Through Production
By choosing electronic design services that include prototyping and production, the OEM can shorten the time to move from the design phase to prototyping and production. Additionally, as it is done by the same manufacturing company, quality control, industry requirements, and even specific standards are already in place, eliminating the need for training and working with a new contract manufacturer.
Look for design services and production companies that focus on quality control, customer service, and support and providing orders that exceed the expectations of their customer base.
