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Manufacturing Trends for 2021 2020 brought massive change for businesses in almost every industry. For manufacturers, the global pandemic had serious consequences for those that relied on parts and components produced overseas. As many businesses around the world halted operations, manufacturers in the U.S. found it difficult to continue their normal operations. Several OEMs utilized the help of U.S. based contract manufacturers to fulfill orders and keep up with demand. Deem...ed an essential business by the United States government, manufacturers in the U.S. have done everything they can to stay afloat throughout these uncertain times. Many manufacturers even increased production to fulfill large orders for essential electronics and other medically necessary devices. Read More:

Using a Contract Manufacturer to Turn Ideas Into Reality Entrepreneurs and inventors come up with new ideas all the time. Although many of these ideas could potentially improve quality of life for people around the world, most never make it off the drawing board. Creating new products takes a lot of time and money. Inventors must obtain the right amount of space, people, equipment, and technology to produce products in-house. They also need to ensure compliance with state and... federal rules and regulations. This often requires obtaining ISO certification. It is for these reasons and more that many inventors believe that they simply do not have the resources needed to turn their ideas into reality. Fortunately, entrepreneurs and inventors have another option. Enlisting the help of a contract manufacturer not only gets ideas off the ground, it can help ensure the quality and consistency of products produced. This can make even start-ups look like they’ve been in business for decades. Read More...

Medical Device Creation Ensuring a Successful Contract Manufacturing Relationship Contract manufacturing enables organizations to produce products without the large expense of machinery and technology or the operating costs associated with manufacturing. While contract manufacturing offers numerous benefits to companies across a wide range of industries, there are significant benefits for the medical equipment and device segment. Read More...

How Start-Ups & Entrepreneurs Utilize Contract Manufacturing Entrepreneurs face many challenges when starting a business. In addition to figuring out how to properly market and brand their business, they must also determine how to bring new products to market. Obtaining office space and hiring and training marketing personnel and office management takes up a significant portion of a start-up’s budget, leaving very little to produce prototypes. Unfortunately, it’s not likely t...hat a start-up will receive funding without a tangible product that investors can see and touch. Outsourcing makes it possible for entrepreneurs and start-ups to produce products without acquiring additional space, equipment, machinery, or people. Utilizing a contract manufacturer not only saves money, it eliminates many of the issues commonly faced by new businesses. Read More:

Ensuring Business Continuity During Uncertain Times Many OEMs struggle to achieve redundancy in their supply chain while keeping costs low. Unfortunately, redundancy can cost organizations a lot of time, money, and resources. Focusing on redundancy distracts teams from other important tasks, often delaying important development milestones. Read More...

Means Engineering is proud to provide a safe working environment during the current Covid-19 climate that has allowed our facility to remain open. Our COVID Task Force is working hard to ensure our employees are safe by providing the proper safety procedures to allow business to run as usual. The safety and well-being of our employees is our TOP priority.

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The Importance of ISO 13485 Certification Organizations responsible for the design and production of medical devices need to understand the strict standards and requirements of government officials. Used for a wide range of applications, medical devices may mean the difference between life and death for those that rely on them. In the United States, medical devices are regulated by the FDA and organizations must receive ISO 13485 certification prior to their design or assembly. Read more...

What is Contract Manufacturing? Entrepreneurs and companies often turn to outside partners to design and produce their products. Farming out production provides numerous benefits. In addition to costing less than producing products in-house, using an outside firm provides access to people with years of experience building a wide range of products. Although the process of outsourcing might be called by several different names, most know it as contract manufacturing. Read More:

Strong Partnerships Provide Numerous Benefits for OEMs When it comes to the successful design and production of electronic devices, strong partnerships can make all the difference in the world. Partnering with a qualified and experienced electronics contract manufacturer ensures quality assembly, on-time delivery, and continuous success in a wide range of markets. Read More:

Industry Certifications Why They’re Important You have many things to consider when choosing an electronics contract manufacturer. Although you’ll probably spend some time negotiating price and other important aspects of your contract, electronic manufacturing certifications should remain non-negotiable. These important industry certifications ensure the CM you work with meets rigorous quality expectations as required by the industries they serve. Without proper certification, the CM simply cannot guarantee quality or that the product produced meets industry-specific regulatory compliance standards. Read More...

Although most organizations see positive outcomes from outsourcing, selecting the wrong contract manufacturer can cause significant problems. This is especially true for OEMs producing electronic devices that rely on the correct assembly and testing of several complex components. Organizations considering outsourcing will want to avoid the following common mistakes when working with a contract manufacturer:

Benefits of Reverse Engineering Companies wishing to improve the quality of products produced can benefit significantly from reverse engineering services. At Means Engineering, our team has access to the latest tools and equipment. Through extensive knowledge and experience, they are able to design and produce products for a wide range of industries. We utilize the very best quality management system to ensure every product and component meets or exceeds industry standards for both quality and efficiency. Read More...

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Top 5 Challenges Faced By Electronics Manufacturers Technology changes extremely fast. This creates challenges for those responsible for the creation of electronic devices. In order to remain successful in today’s market, electronics companies need to be both flexible and quick. They must also be able to overcome existing and future challenges in the electronics market. Read More:

It’s Time to Start Focusing on Growing Your Business! Companies around the United States are scrambling to figure out how to keep their businesses afloat. For companies that produce electronic devices and products, competition is at an all-time high. If these businesses want to succeed, they need to focus on reaching as many people as possible. Unfortunately, many businesses spend all of their time and budget manufacturing products in-house. While this offers a high level of control over production, it doesn’t leave much room for marketing and other efforts aimed at growing your business. Read More:

Working at Means Engineering At Means Engineering, we believe our corporate culture is just as important as our design and build capabilities. That’s why we encourage each and every member of our team to take an active role in every project. In addition to ensuring team members have everything they need to complete projects in a timely and efficient manner, we strive to foster a friendly environment where everyone feels valued and heard. You won’t find a drab factory floor wh...en visiting our location in Carlsbad, California. Instead, you’ll find a bright and positive environment where everyone works together to complete projects as a team. Learn More: