Contract manufacturing services provide parts and equipment on behalf of original equipment manufacturers (OEM). The design and brand name remain the property of the OEM. Contract manufacturing may involve a complete range of services from design and prototyping to final production, assembly, and quality assurance for complete products.
Other contract manufacturing services may involve component contract fabrication manufacturing, in which the contract manufacture produces only a component or sub-assembly. Some of these contract manufacturing services may encompass stamping, sheet metal fabrication, machining and turning, welding, and even the production of precision plastic parts.
Contract manufacturing services provide parts and equipment on behalf of original equipment manufacturers (OEM). The design and brand name remain the property of the OEM. Contract manufacturing may involve a complete range of services from design and prototyping to final production, assembly, and quality assurance for complete products.
Other contract manufacturing services may involve component contract fabrication manufacturing, in which the contract manufacture produces only a component or sub-assembly. Some of these contract manufacturing services may encompass stamping, sheet metal fabrication, machining and turning, welding, and even the production of precision plastic parts.
Other contract manufacturing services offer manufacturing capabilities that involve plastic joining technologies such as laser welding, adhesive and solvent bonding, and ultrasonic, vibration and hot-plate welding methods. Still other contract manufacturing services specialize in precision high volume drawn shells, metal stamping, eyelets, and ferrules. Others manufacture specialized bearings to meet the needs of original equipment manufacturers. Some contract manufacturing services providers specialize in custom injection, structural foam and gas assist molding of plastics to provide manufactured parts for OEMs. Others have special expertise in a particular area such as the manufacture of certified protective structures and cab enclosures.
The type of contract manufacturing services required depends on the industry. Contract manufacturing services are used in many industries including aerospace, automotive, building and construction, electronics, marine, medical or healthcare, pharmaceutical, and much more.
Within each industry, contract manufacturing services have a variety of capabilities and uses. Contract electronics manufacturing services are an example. These services may involve the production of complete products or the manufacturing of subassemblies such as control panels, user interfaces, and specialized keyboards and keypads. Contract electronics manufacturing providers may offer prototypes, board production, or full box build. Some contract electronics manufacturing services involve the use of contract manufacturing software.
Additional capabilities include ceramic manufacturing, fiberglass manufacturing services, machining, MEMS foundry services, metal casting, semiconductor foundry, stamping, and welding and fabrication. Other capabilities for contract manufacturing services are also available.
Certifications and approvals for contract manufacturing services include AS 9100, ISO 9001, ISO 13485: 2003, ISO 14001, ISO 16949:2002, FDA registration, IPC certification, and more. Companies offering contract manufacturing services are available world-wide.
