According to Sigma Design, Manufacturers Save Big by Domestic Outsourcing of Assembly.SPRINGFIELD, N.J. -- Recession and fierce international competition cause concern for many American manufacturers entering 2009. The Institute for Supply Management's (ISM See ISM band. ) manufacturing index shows both decreased orders and increased unemployment for the fifth consecutive month. Luckily, there are opportunities to succeed. Manufacturers who team with skilled design firms can optimize their supply chains to increase revenue and reduce costs. Answering the call for a skilled design company was Sigma Design Company, who currently manages high end build projects for three manufacturers. Typically these projects require higher engineering focus than simple machine shop items. Sigma's goal is to reduce costs of manufacture by reducing parts, reducing weight and removing design flaws for clients. With experience ranging from transitional motion drive stage development and heat management to image capture and specialty light curtains A light curtain is a device which uses an array of photoelectric sensors to detect the presence of an object. Light curtains are commonly used with industrial equipment to 1) ensure machine safety at a point of operation control, area access control, or perimeter access, or 2) , Sigma is ready to meet the demands of highly engineered electro-mechanical designers in several fields. The cost of supply from Sigma to their clients is 45% less than original costs. How does this work? By working closely with a client's project engineer, Sigma controls the design and work with its own suppliers. Through structural FEA (Finite Element Analysis) A mathematical technique for analyzing stress, which breaks down a physical structure into substructures called "finite elements." The finite elements and their interrelationships are converted into equation form and solved mathematically. analysis Sigma made less obvious design changes to reduce parts, reduce weight and reduce costs to make it easier to assemble and test new products. Finished products are delivered from Sigma as a fully packaged assembly. It's as simple as that. This is just one of the many success stories for manufacturers involved in domestic outsourcing (1) Contracting with outside consultants, software houses or service bureaus to perform systems analysis, programming and datacenter operations. Contrast with insourcing. See netsourcing, ASP, SSP and facilities management. . For a fraction of the cost of a new hire, manufacturers can work with design firms with renovated assembly areas that provide reverse engineering services, 3-D rapid prototyping Building a part one layer at a time using a method of additive fabrication such as 3D printing. Such parts are used for concept modeling to determine if the product design meets the customer's expectations. and electronic assembly like Sigma. Due to demand, Sigma added 3D scanning and articulated CMM (Capability Maturity Model) A process developed by SEI in 1986 to help improve, over time, the application of an organization's supporting software technologies. technology for the capturing of geometric measurements for precise assembly and analysis. These services teamed with review and value engineering can dramatically reduce the cost of manufacture on time and on budget. Manufacturers can improve profits in 2009. When manufacturers need a reliable design and build partner completely involved in a product's development process, one-size-fits all assembly mentality won't work. Turn to a small specialized design firm to get the engagement and enthusiasm necessary for high-end commercial success. With the right tools and experience, design and build teams can be the difference helping manufacturers to maximize profit and reduce costs. About Sigma Design Sigma Design Company is a full-service engineering design firm providing creative manufacturing and engineering solutions for product, process and equipment solutions for the Aeronautic aer·o·nau·tic also aer·o·nau·ti·cal adj. Of or relating to aeronautics. aer  o·nau , Biotechnology,
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