Sanmina-SCI’s New Product Introduction (NPI) centers are fully integrated into world-class manufacturing sites, efficiently boosting time to market—and time to revenue. Staffed by designers and engineers focused on enhancing each product’s potential, the NPI centers welcome the most challenging projects. From initial design through prototype-build and pilot production, Sanmina-SCI provides intelligent solutions that give customers a competitive edge.
Companywide coordination speeds new products to market.
Quick Turn
Sanmina-SCI accomplishes aggressive project turnaround times with a highly skilled and flexible work force, people who do whatever it takes to meet customer needs. Manufacturing floors are redesigned over a weekend. Project-specific tools created in a day. Quality and regulatory issues satisfied in hours. Collaboration with Sanmina-SCI’s global logistics and global supply teams guarantees NPI the highest quality components both speedily and economically, so new product development progresses flawlessly.
Testing Capabilities
Comprehensive testing applied throughout new product development saves customers money while reducing manufacturing downtime. At the earliest stages, in-circuit testing, automated optical inspection (AOI) and Agilent 5DX inspection provide vital feedback that facilitates timely adjustments. Then functional and application testing are performed to individual customer specifications before rigorous environmental stress screening (ESS) verifies product reliability. When it comes to introducing a new product, Sanmina-SCI sets the standard for building it right the first time, and delivering a solution that exceeds expectations.
Gateway Facilities
Because NPI is physically and operationally interconnected with Sanmina-SCI’s gateway manufacturing facilities, customers receive expedited service as projects mature. Pilot programs readily advance to low-volume domestic manufacturing, facilitating close supervision to safeguard intellectual property (IP). When product success demands high-volume manufacturing, projects are seamlessly transferred to one of Sanmina-SCI’s many international operations strategically located in lower cost countries (LCCs). NPI customers still maintain oversight via a singular, companywide information technology (IT) system. From gateway facilities to global production, Sanmina-SCI provides the most cost-effective entry into new markets.
NPI Express
Customers gain an additional competitive edge with NPI Express, Sanmina-SCI’s velocity focused division that delivers finished products in 24 to 120 hours. Dedicated designers and engineers at five regional sites prioritize turnaround time in identifying components, optimizing processes and streamlining assembly. NPI Express has been specifically designed to offer manufacturing support, technology solutions, and engineering services for products in the concept, prototype and development phase.
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