How GMI Solutions Scales to Meet OEM Production Needs

When large OEMs evaluate contract manufacturing partners, facility size often becomes a focal point.  

It’s understandable: high-stakes programs require confidence in execution, consistency, and long-term support. At GMI Solutions, we recognize that concern and welcome discussions around GMI's history of successfully launching a large number of complex systems for some of the world's most recognizable brands.

Built for Launch, Engineered for Longevity 

GMI Solutions is deeply experienced in transitioning products into full manufacturing status. The organization has been designed around exactly that capability. Whether it’s a new product introduction or a mature product transfer, our teams are structured to manage complexity and scale with confidence.

We’ve successfully supported programs with annual volumes ranging from dozens to tens of thousands of units, without compromising quality or delivery. 

Our disciplined launch process includes: 

• Cross-functional planning and risk assessment 
• Dedicated NPI team to ensure a smooth production release

• Early-stage Design for Manufacturability (DfM) collaboration 

• Flexible, scalable production workflows 

• Long-term support strategies 

Every project undergoes rigorous internal review, not just for launch feasibility, but for sustainability over 5, 10, or even 15 years. This commitment comes directly from our executive leadership, ensuring alignment across all levels of the organization. 

Design for Manufacturability: Efficiency from the Ground Up 

DfM is not a department at GMI, it’s a core discipline embedded in our engineering culture. Every product we build undergoes a comprehensive review of its design, BOM, testing protocols, packaging, and shipping. This allows us to: 

• Streamline build processes for efficiency 

• Reduce human error and fatigue through automation 

• Improved quality and repeatability 

• Lower overall production costs

Many of our most impactful DfM improvements originate from our technicians on the floor, those closest to the work. Their insights drive automation, simplify testing, and eliminate unnecessary steps. This continuous feedback loop ensures that every build is smarter than the last.

Flexible Manufacturing Infrastructure 

Our facility is designed for adaptability. We operate across three core manufacturing formats: 

• Bench Builds: Ideal for subassemblies and compact workflows, often integrated into larger systems. 

• High-Level Assembly (HLA): Supports larger builds requiring dedicated tooling, inventory modules, and test fixtures, perfect for medical devices and robotic platforms. 

• Dedicated Manufacturing Lines: Configured for continuous flow and optimized throughput. These lines can be reconfigured as needed to support evolving requirements. 

This modular approach allows us to reconfigure the floor to match the unique needs of each customer’s product, ensuring optimal workflow, quality control, and scalability. 

Scaling Production Without Compromising Quality 

When demand increases, GMI scales intelligently through: 

• Manufacturing Reconfiguration: Creating the exact space needed, when needed. 
• Additional Staffing: Hiring manufacturing and test technicians as needed. 
• Shift Expansion: Implementing second shifts or staggered schedules to maintain throughput. 

• Process Optimization: Leveraging lean principles, modular construction, and concurrent engineering to continuously reduce build times while increasing quality through automation, fixtures and jigs, and process improvements.
• Test Automation: Deploying automated test systems for speed, accuracy, and scalability. 

We’ve successfully managed programs in the 30,000–40,000 units/year range, proving that size does not limit capability. 

Global Reach, Local Precision 

While our primary facility is in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, GMI also operates in Shanghai, China. This dual-site capability provides: 

• Regional sourcing and logistics support 

• Redundancy and risk mitigation 

• Cost optimization strategies 
• Stronger IP protection with wholly-owned facility

Both sites operate under ISO 13485 certification, ensuring consistent quality standards worldwide. 

Confidence Through Capability 

We invite OEM partners to look beyond our footprint and into the systems, people, and processes that have demonstrated our capabilities for many decades.

GMI Solutions is right-sized for reliability, engineered for flexibility, and committed to long-term partnerships with many of the world's most recognizable brands. 

Our motto, “Manufacturing What Matters,” reflects our belief that every product we build must work flawlessly out of the box, whether it’s a finished medical device, a component of an oncology system, or an autonomous mobile robot cart.