To industrialize an electronic product is to prepare the design and processes so it can be manufactured in a repeatable way, with the right quality, cost and lead time. Having a working prototype is not enough; design, documentation, supply chain and manufacturing process must be closed.
From prototype to production
Industrialization includes: defining components with suitable availability and lifecycle, design for manufacturing (DFM), manufacturing and assembly documentation, supplier and supply chain management, and acceptance and production test criteria.
Risks of poor industrialization
Without proper industrialization, delays, cost overruns, quality issues and dependence on unstable batches or suppliers can arise. Good industrialization reduces these risks and allows controlled scaling.
- Component selection and second-source alternatives
- Design for manufacturing and testability
- Repeatable documentation and processes
At REIDITE Electronics we support the transition from prototype and engineering model to industrial production.