Intelligent, Transparent Practices
Intelligent, transparent practices drive NPI/NPD hardware development process.
Our team understands that programs have challenges that impact domestic & global EMS supply chain. We can’t serve every program from cradle to grave. We provide lessons learned, best practices & highlight concerns during builds.
Smooth Path to Market
Supply chain teams are too often left cleaning up the mess. Our processes enable smoother transfers to volume manufacturing, delivering faster first-pass yield and a shorter path to market.
Initial Alpha/Beta Runs:
- Preemptive establishment of PCB stack, material selection, via structure & processing procedures across an appropriate vendor base to ensure future success for Supply Chain
- In-depth dive into all custom material requirements and establishment of initial supply chain concerns and vetting
- Manufacturing requirements & data reviews for each build
- Program schedule, milestones and resources planning
- 3D “virtual build” to vet footprint & pad data against component datasheet requirements, and highlight any preliminary manufacturing concerns
- Reviews of component lifecycle, lead time & other concerns
Preparation for Volume:
- Historical build review, ensuring that all recommended design changes are implemented, or mitigated
- Process work instructions including MSL life definitions, handling, thermal, moisture, installation or other process concerns for sensitive components by BOM line
- Test documentation based on documentation & fixturing designed during product development phases
- Proven stencil aperture design files which achieve volume requirements per datasheets / IPC inspection class released
- PPAP to Level III for board fabrication & assembly processes
- Define “areas of concern” and component & product CTQs
