When one of our OEM customers approached Amtech, they were under pressure to ramp a new product from concept to production—fast. Their challenge was one that many teams face: balancing tight launch timelines with complex supply chains and labor-intensive assembly processes.
Through Amtech’s Quick Turn Production model, a blend of digital process intelligence, disciplined DFM collaboration, and real-world problem-solving, we cut 10 weeks off their lead time, streamlined process flow, and set the stage for a next-generation redesign that will drive even greater efficiency and quality.
The Challenge: A Race Against Time
The customer’s new industrial electronics product had strong market demand, but supplier delays and an overcomplicated assembly workflow were holding them back.
Pain points included:
- Fragmented sourcing with multiple long-lead components
- Redundant manual steps during assembly and inspection
- Inconsistent build documentation and data flow between engineering and production
- A looming delivery deadline that was slipping week by week
They needed a partner who could compress the entire quote-to-production cycle—without sacrificing reliability.
The Amtech Solution: Quick Turn Production in Action
Amtech’s engineering and operations teams took a holistic approach to the launch, combining advanced data analysis with what we like to call “common-sense manufacturing.”
1️⃣ Supply Chain Acceleration
Using our data-driven procurement system within AmtechOS, we mapped the entire BOM, identified long-lead risk parts, and executed immediate alternates and cross-sourcing plans. This alone shrank the supply chain timeline by 10 full weeks, getting critical materials in-house far ahead of the original schedule.
2️⃣ Process Flow Optimization
On the production floor, we re-sequenced assembly operations, eliminated redundant handling, and leveraged process feedback loops from AmtechOS to balance stations dynamically. The result: shorter cycle times, fewer handoffs, and higher first-pass yields.
3️⃣ Design for Manufacturability (DFM) with an Eye on the Future
While executing the initial build, our engineers also began the next-generation DFM review. By analyzing solder joint geometry, connector alignment, and fixture ergonomics, we identified design improvements that will cut manual labor in future builds—translating into even greater efficiency and consistent quality at scale.
The Results: A Faster, Smarter Launch
The results of this Quick Turn Production launch speak for themselves:
- 10 weeks saved in total lead time
- 30% reduction in manual assembly touchpoints
- 25% improvement in throughput
- Zero missed delivery milestones
- DFM roadmap established to automate and simplify future revisions
By integrating supply chain agility, process flow redesign, and hands-on engineering insight, Amtech transformed a potential delay into a competitive advantage.
The Takeaway: Data + Discipline + Common Sense
At Amtech, we believe efficiency isn’t about cutting corners—it’s about seeing the entire system clearly. Quick Turn Production is more than a promise; it’s a mindset rooted in data, collaboration, and experience.
By combining AmtechOS analytics, real-world manufacturing intuition, and continuous DFM improvement, we help customers launch faster today—and smarter tomorrow.
If you’re preparing for a new production launch and want to see what a 10-week lead time reduction looks like in your business, let’s connect in the next 90 days.
In the meantime, ask us about our Free BOM Health Analysis—your first step toward faster, more reliable builds.