Editorial
Articles we have written for industry publications.
Partnering Expands your Contract Manufacturing Options
As a contract electronics manufacturer (CEM) in the low-mid volume, high-mix space (translation: a wide variety of products for niche markets), we sometimes encounter clients with requests for assembly technologies that we may not (yet) have the capability to support. Go >
Test is NOT someone else’s problem
Too often, PCB designers don’t consider test strategy in their designs. Why should they – test is a manufacturing problem, right? Yes, it is – in fact, all aspects of PCB design eventually become manufacturing problems if they have not been thought through in the design phase. But... Go >
The true cost of DIY manufacturing
Manufacturers of niche electronics-based products sometimes toy with the idea of bringing their manufacturing in-house. But the true costs of manufacturing are often overlooked in discussions about bringing this capability in-house. Go >
5 Don’ts and Do’s for Working with a Contract Manufacturer
An OEM’s relationship with its contract electronics manufacturer (CEM) can be a lynchpin in ensuring that viable products reach the marketplace successfully. And by “viable” I mean much more than ... Go >
2 Worst Mistakes in Electronics Product Design
Over more than 25 years of manufacturing niche electronics products for a wide range of target industries, I think I’ve seen it all. Unfortunately, that means that I continue to witness some of the same heart-stopping (and product killing) mistakes again and again. If you want to be successful in working with a contract manufacturer (CM), here are two of the worst mistakes you can make... Go >
Made In Canada more than a slogan
OCM Manufacturing's President, George Henning, penned this article about the increasing interest in labeling products as "Made in Canada". Go >
Helmet sensor monitors hits to the head
OCM Manufacturing is featured in the cover story of the September, 2014 issue, which outlines how OCM guided the production process of a unique impact sensor line of products from Impakt Protective Inc. Go >Executive Q&A: Understanding and accepting the true cost of quality
OCM Manufacturing's Chairman, Dr. Michel Jullian was interviewed for the September, 2014 edition of Canadian Electronics magazine. Read what he had to say about the cost of quality in electronics manufacturing. Go >
Outsourcing Cost Analysis: A formula for success
A cost analysis model to determine what it would cost to outsource the manufacturing fulfillment of an electronics-based product or sub-system. Go >
Getting it right the first time: manufacturing a technology product
If your team is contemplating a product that requires manufacturing, there are a few key factors to keep in mind to increase the likelihood of market success. Go >
Green Procurement: Not Just About Products
With a team commitment, any business can introduce initiatives that can make a real environmental difference. Go >
Choosing Between Turnkey & Consignment Manufacturing
OCM's President, George Henning, explains, compares, and evaluates consignment and turnkey manufacturing to help small- to mid-sized companies select the electronics manufacturing outsourcing strategy that best fits their needs. Go >Forecasting alleviates negative business impacts of materials shortage
Electronics component manufacturers were among these, and they have been reluctant to reinvest in growth until the economic turnaround is certain. As a result, many components are now in critical short supply across the globe - from key commodity materials to specialized electronics components. The good news is that the industry is on the upturn... Go >