
Hinge Assembly DfMA Design and Implementation
January 7, 2020 | By: Ross Schloegel
Transcript: When a customer transfers a build to GMI, my work is just beginning. Part of my job as a manufacturing engineer on the GMI team is to develop efficiencies that help associates achieve greater throughput, reduce waste, and follow a...

Cooling Solutions for Critical Applications
December 30, 2019 | By: Hans Dittmar
Transcript: In medical capital equipment, cooling solutions carry as much weight as other components in the system. Every component is critical, and failure carries very real consequences – perhaps a patient can’t finish radiation treatment;...

How a Strong Culture Can Improve Product Quality
December 20, 2019 | By: Jeff Holtebeck
Transcript: Companies measure the success of their cultures in different ways; some by the amount of fun associates have, others may use employees surveys about job satisfaction and fulfillment. The primary metric GMI uses is the tenure of...

How Contract Manufacturers Help OEMs Resolve Capacity Issues
December 11, 2019 | By: Hans Dittmar
At times, the number of new projects slated to be brought in-house puts OEMs at odds with capacity. Perhaps the physical limitations of the manufacturing facility or a lack of specialized equipment inhibits production. Or, there simply aren’t...

The Importance of Assembly-Level Testing (and the Impact of Ignoring It)
November 14, 2019 | By: Don Rysdyk
When project timelines and budgets are tight, OEMs often consider assembly-level testing a “nice to have” instead of a “need to have.” The peace of mind it provides that contract manufacturers are performing to production and quality standards,...

Does Vertically Integrated PCB Fabrication Provide Real Value to OEMs?
November 11, 2019 | By: Hans Dittmar
Large contract manufacturers commonly offer in-house printed circuit board (PCB) fabrication to OEMs. The vertically integrated service is perceived as a value-add, since it provides a modestly lower purchase price by not involving third parties...

How Contract Manufacturers Help Reduce an OEM’s Total Cost of Ownership
October 31, 2019 | By: Hans Dittmar
OEMs face increasing challenges to remain competitive in the global marketplace. Customers demand more and greater value. Companies with worldwide reach offer competitive products and force lower profit margins. Ever-advancing technology creates...

CCC Certification: 4 Questions Every OEM Should Ask
October 10, 2019 | By: Patrick Froh
OEMs that deal with manufacturing electromechanical assemblies or turnkey products sold in North America or Europe are familiar with CE, CSA, RoHS, UL, and other required safety and emission certifications. As China becomes an even larger player...

Case Study: Data Input Keyboard for Critical-Application Medical Device
October 2, 2019 | By: Ross Schloegel
Relationship building is a priority at GMI, and the effort rarely fails to prove beneficial. Such was the case with a project recently transferred to us. An individual who was familiar with GMI who had accepted a position at a new company reached...

How High-Mix/Low- to Mid-Volume Contract Manufacturers Benefit OEMs
September 25, 2019 | By: Hans Dittmar
Maintaining a robust supply chain gives OEMs choices when it comes to contract manufacturers. It can also present challenges to OEMs in specialized industries where complex high-mix, low- to mid-volume production is necessary. The same contract...

What to Look For in an Experienced Medical Equipment Contract Manufacturer
September 23, 2019 | By: Hans Dittmar
When it comes to producing equipment for critical applications, there are many more considerations than those that come with manufacturing commodity products. In addition to meeting strict tolerances that comply with regulations, there’s the...

Case Study: Immunoassay Sample Transport Gantry
September 16, 2019 | By: Bernd Bruhnke
When a manufacturer of products that simplify, automate, and innovate complex biomedical testing wanted to bring the cost of an immunoassay sample transport gantry into alignment with their budget, they turned to GMI Solutions for help.