AI: The Next Evolution of the Information Age in Manufacturing
Billions of IIoT devices are spewing out data every day, yet the vast majority of information goes unused. Similar to planting crops but failing to reap them, many existing cables are unable to process all the IoT data, impeding our ability to complile and use the data effectively. The smart cable initiative aims to help […]
Guide to Navigating the Regulatory Approval Process
In the U.S, the FDA regulates the sale of medical device products. To gain the FDA’s approval to sell a medical device, businesses must first present evidence of the products safety and effectiveness for its intended use. These regulatory approvals are just a piece of the product launch process but can be hard to manage. […]
New Revolution in Expanded Beam Fiber Optic Density
The Spark When a Nortech client, a leader in the medical industry, expressed their need for a much smaller solution than their existing bulk of radio frequency cables and connections, our engineers quickly sprang into action. The Expanded Beam Xtreme™ interconnect system provides massive volume and footprint savings by switching from copper to fiber optic […]
A Guide to Strategic Supplier Management in New Product Development
Developing a new product is a complex and dynamic process that requires the collaboration of multiple stakeholders, including engineers, designers, suppliers, and regulatory bodies. One key to successful new product development is managing suppliers effectively, ensuring they meet the required quality standards, cost targets, and delivery schedules. This guide will outline five phases of new […]
Benefits of a Design for Supply Chain Methodology
If you have been involved in manufacturing anything in recent history, you have been there – you have customer orders waiting, your lines are down, and you are just learning now that your components won’t be available for weeks, or even months, because of supply chain issues. That low-cost custom part could now hold up […]
Supply Chain Risk Management Best Practices
When You Can’t Support Your Customers You may not be the doctor telling the patient that their medical tests and procedures have to be delayed because there aren’t enough supplies on hand. You may not be the operations officer watching your AOG (aircraft on the ground) hours rising out of control, leaving your troops immobilized […]
Program Management Is Key to Your Successful Product Launch
One of the key strategies to a successful on time and on budget product introduction is to partner with a firm that offers high-value program management services. As you evaluate possible partners, consider the project management methodology as well as the frequency and completeness of the communication with your team. Nortech’s program management team focuses […]
Factors to Consider When Assessing a Manufacturer’s Quality Management System
Why Is a Quality Management System so Important? A Quality Management System (QMS) is a formal system that documents processes and responsibilities for enforcing quality policies and objectives. A QMS helps support and direct an organization’s activities to meet customer and regulatory requirements and improve its overall performance. It covers aspects like documentation of the […]
Top Design for Manufacturability Considerations
The general engineering practice of designing products for manufacture is known as Design for Manufacturability (DFM). This technique is practiced across nearly every engineering discipline. This article details common design principles used to improve manufacturability, such as using a multi-functional team, standardizing parts, and minimizing overconstraints. Some of the expected benefits of incorporating these engineering […]
