Manufacturing Matters Blog

In the highly regulated and precision-driven world of medical device manufacturing, every detail matters in critical-use applications. Any missteps or malfunctions have consequences, ranging from opening the door to competitors’ solutions to dire...

In today’s rapidly evolving technology landscape, Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) are tasked with developing a diverse range of products, each with unique complexities. For OEMs that produce electromechanical computers, whether it’s a...

Navigating the Shift to Contract Manufacturing: A Strategic Guide for OEMs In an increasingly competitive global marketplace, Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) are constantly seeking ways to balance cost and quality. A growing trend among...

Manufacturing is at the cusp of a transformative era. As the integration of AI continues, its implications will permeate deeper into the production realm, leading to profound changes in how we conceptualize, produce, and distribute goods.

July 31, 2023 The technology war between China and the United States continues, with recent developments signaling an escalation in trade tensions between the two economic giants. China's decision to impose export restrictions on critical raw...

The UKCA (UK Conformity Assessed) marking requires conformity with applicable UK regulations, which replaced the EU's CE mark in Great Britain following Brexit. This will have an impact on many products sold in the UK.

China's "Made in China 2025" directive is ramping up pressure on many multinational corporations - especially those with a large revenue footprint. This also means that many products sold into China will face challenges.

“If your only tool is a hammer then every problem looks like a nail.” -- Abraham Maslow

Softworks Development Corporation: The start of our journey. Every company has a story, and GMI is no different. Here is an overview of the path that brought us to become the world class outsourced assembly and test company we are today.

DfM: A Simple Solution. This particular product is extremely complex assembly work with cable routing and panel termination that takes place close to the cabinet bottom. This part of the assembly process alone takes multiple days of work which...