Resources for OEMs building precision capital equipment at 10–150 units/year. Learn about manufacturing strategy, contract partner selection, and technical best practices.
A complete guide to opto-mechanical assembly for photonics and laser OEMs - tolerances, materials, manufacturing considerations, and how to select the right contract manufacturer.
Mid-volume OEMs building 10-150 units/year face a manufacturing gap - too complex for generalist CMs, too small for large design-build firms. Here's what to look for instead.
Photonics OEMs consistently struggle to find contract manufacturers who understand opto-mechanical tolerances, optical alignment, and laser safety. Here's why - and what to do about it.
There's a well-documented gap in contract manufacturing for OEMs building 10-150 units/year. This article explains the gap, why it exists, and how to navigate it.
An engineer's checklist for evaluating contract manufacturers for photonics, laser, and opto-mechanical equipment programs — from tolerance capability to documentation rigor.