Find a Manufacturer And Assembler

It’s important to get official quotes for manufacturing to ensure any interest or funding will cover the costs. Keep in mind that the larger the quantity ordered, the less expensive the cost per part. This is because setting up equipment to run is what costs manufacturers the most money, so the more parts they can make at once, the more they can break down the cost of their setup. Because of this, inventors or businesses should ask for quotes at various quantities recommended by the manufacturer.

Local designers may be able to recommend manufacturers that they have worked with in the past. Remember that manufacturers typically specialize in a certain material or method, so you may need multiple manufacturers to build different pieces, vendors to buy “off-the-shelf” (non-custom, often more economical) parts, and another separate company to add finishes or coatings to pieces. Particularly when working with multiple manufacturers, you may also want to hire a team to assemble your product and package it for distribution.

Important factors to keep in mind when choosing a Manufacturer and Assembler:

• Identify Expertise
  Locate manufacturers and assemblers with the necessary expertise for each component.
  

• Guarantee Funding
  Obtain official manufacturing quotes, an essential step for budgeting and planning.
  

• Leverage Quantity
  Unlock potential cost savings by ordering larger quantities, reducing the cost per part and optimizing your budget.
  

• Local Insights
  If your designer works with local manufacturers, they may be able to provide valuable recommendations for manufacturers they have worked with.
  

• Diverse Production
  You may require multiple manufacturers to build different pieces, vendors to purchase (non-custom) parts, and a separate company to add finishes to pieces.
  

• Seamless Assembly
  You may want to hire a team to assemble your product and package it for distribution.